What is Tonga's energy policy?

Energy: The country’s main energy policy is theTonga Energy Roadmap 2010-2020 (TERM) – “A 10-year roadmap to reduce Tonga’s vulnerability to oil price shocks and achieve an increase in quality access to modern energy services in an environmentally sustainable manner” (GoT, 2010).

Can Tonga achieve universal access to electricity by 2021?

Tonga is on track to achieve universal access to electricity by 2021. The rural electrification programme in Tonga should be based on renewable off-grid generation. The NEXSTEP analysis recommends off-grid renewable energy systems, e.g., RE-based mini-grid or solar home systems to improve climate resilience

Can Tonga achieve 100 per cent access to electricity?

Achieving universal access to electricity is a priority for the Government of Tonga, The Tonga Energy Roadmap (TERM) states that Tonga should achieve 100 per cent access to electricityby 2020 (Government of Tonga, 2010). Achievement of this target is crucial to meet the Government’s primary target of “poverty alleviation”.

How can Tonga achieve the SDGs?

Universal access to clean cooking fuels and technologies is achieved by 2030, by implementing an LPG cooking stove programme in Tonga. Renewable energy targets of 50 per cent by 2021 and 70 per cent by 2030 in electric power generation are achieved. The SDG energy eciency target of

Will solar home systems help Tonga achieve a 100 percent electrification rate?

Tonga is on track to reach a 100 per cent electrification rate in the very near future, whereby solar home systems may aid the rapid uptake of electricity while being climate resilient. Tonga has made great effort in increasing its renewable power energy share.

How much energy is saved by transport electrification in Tonga?

Electrification of 100 per cent of new passenger cars sold in Tonga by 2030; Electrification of 100 per cent of the bus fleet by 2030; Electrification of 100 per cent of the taxi fleet by 2030. The total energy saving of the transport electrification measures in 2030, relative to the SDG scenario, is1,815 TOE.