Bunaken Island | Nov-15 | Tonga off-grid electrification

DEPARTMENT of ENERGY TONGA

Ofa Sefana – Energy Planner

NATIONAL STRATEGIC RE/EE TARGETS - 2020 Renewable energy mix in power

generation of 50% by 2020 2012 = 0.02%, 2015 = 8.02%

Reduction of line losses 2012 = 14.8%, 2015 to 10.76%

Increase electricity access 2012 = 83%, 2015 = 89%

Energy Efficiency / DSM currently determining

CONCERNED NATIONAL OUTCOMES

a more inclusive, sustainable and balanced urban and rural development across island groups

a more inclusive, sustainable and empowering human development with gender equality

a more inclusive, sustainable and successful provision and maintenance of infrastructure and technology

KEY KNOWN FACTS – BASELINE INFORMATION - Heavily rely on

external assistance - Each household spent

USD8.00 on Kerosene for lighting every month

- Every 200 people spent 15ltrs of diesel on water pumping

- Less commercial activities due to high fuel costs

- They know each other well and related to each other

- Needs/expectations usually high compare to capabilities

- Lack of appropriate technical /managerial skills hence external assistance will always be needed.

KEY KNOWN FACTS – BASELINE INFORMATION - Inter-island

transportation is so costly hence operational costs are usually high.

- Remote/Rural Communities can’t afford a 24hr full service supply of electricity.

- Communities must also be part of designing processes.

- Ownership must me very clear

- A set of guideline/ policy must be in place with the consent of all parties.

- Rules/policy must be enforced

- Clear responsibilities must be in place as well

- User agreement must be made

OFF-GRID ELECTRIFICATION TYPE - TONGA

PV S

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

FIELD EXPERIENCES & PRODUCTIVE USE OF RE

SHS

SPS

SFS

MGS 4 Mini-Grid Systems will be built in 2016

Diesel/Approx. half a megawatt peak PV installation

Environmental Precaution Measures

CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES Develop education materials for SHS, SFS, SPS and

MGS for operators, TVET, users and to assist Teachers/students’ research projects– on local language as well.

Assist private companies and individuals with RE incentives and capacity development.

Policy formulation/Regulatory development – TERM 2010/RE Act 2010 is in place to guide sector development

Public awareness campaign

Business training for rural/remote communities

THANK YOU

Stay Safe!! Stay Green!!