Why is partnership with Tonga important for the EU?

Team Leader for Climate Change, Energy, and Circular Economy at the Delegation of the EU for the Pacific Mr. Adrian Nicolae said partnership with Tonga is important for the EU as they put strong emphasis on capacity building and good legal framework.

Will Tonga have a new energy bill?

The European Union (EU) today signed a contract with MEIDECC’s Department of Energy to develop the first bill for Tonga’s energy sector at MEIDECC’s conference room this morning. CEO for MEIDECC Mr Paula Ma’u said, “It is important for Tonga to have this bill in order to have a secure, sustainable, cleaner and green energy source.

How can Tonga reduce its reliance on fossil fuels?

Tonga’s effort to reduce its reliance on fossil fuel, to reduce its emission of greenhouse gases and most importantly to make electricity cheaper and more affordable to its people has initially begun with generating electricity from renewable energy.

How many solar power projects have been completed in Tonga?

Six solar power projects had been completed on the most populated islands of Tonga (Tongatapu, Vava’u Lahi, Pangai and ‘Eua): Singyes (Independent Power Producer IPP) Tongatapu, Matatoa 2MW (2017). King Tupou VI with Sam Leung at the Matatoa Solar Farm. Tonga, 19 October 2017.

Who helmed Tonga's meteorology initiative?

The launching was helmed by Tonga’s Prime Minister (PM), Hon. Dr Rev. Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa and Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC), Hon. Poasi Tei