Kingdom of Tonga Celebrates Major Milestone Towards
6 March 2023 ''Ohonua, ''Eua Tonga (02nd March 2023) — Tonga Power Limited (TPL) has commissioned a new solar and battery energy storage system in Eua, Tonga, with the financial support of the Government of Australia and the Asian Development Bank.The system includes a 350kW solar plant and a 1003kW/1856kWh battery energy storage system, which will enable
Chinese company invests $10m in new solar farm at Tofoa
Nuku''alofa, Tonga: Queen Nanasipau''u officiated at the ground-breaking ceremony today for the construction of a new 2 MW solar farm at Matatoa, Tofoa – the largest to be built in Tonga. The privately-funded $10 million pa''anga development by Zhuhai Singyes Green Building Technology Ltd. from Guangdong, China, is expected to be completed by June
Clean, Green, Sustainable Power for Tonga | Tonga Power Limited
Singyes owns, generates and maintains this solar plant. Once power is generated, Tonga Power only purchases power generated by Singyes at a lower rate then oil prices. We currently have an upcoming 6MWIPP Solar Project from Sunergise NZ, targeted to be completed mid-2021. Commercial Solar
Crown Prince launches solar powered cool storage facility for
Nuku''alofa, Tonga: Crown Prince Tupouto''a ''Ulukalala launched a new Cool Storage and Solar Powered Facility for farm produce located at Nishi Trading, ''Utulau, Tongatapu, today. The facility will help farmers store their products at
''Eua & Vava''u Solar & BESS | Tonga Power Limited
TREP 03 Lot 1- 350kW solar PV facility and 400kW/900kwh BESS at ''Eua, 300kW solar PV facility and 900 kW/450 kWh BESS at Vava''u The component is leading by Tonga Power Limited. A component to install solar PV facility and Battery Energy Storage System in ''Eua and Vava''u. It is still in its design stage.
South Pacific''s largest solar power plant opens in Tonga
Congratulations to SEANZ member Sunergise for this major achievement!. In the presence of Their Majesties King Tupou VI & Queen Nanasipau''u, The King & Queen of The Kingdom of Tonga, Tonga''s new
Energy
A slight drop in new petroleum prices for petrol, kerosene, and diesel, has been approved by the Tonga Competent Authority effective from today, 16 April. The retail price of petrol, kerosene and diesel has decreased by 0.09 seniti/litre, 5.68 seniti/litre and 2.98 seniti/litre respectively, with all price changes including consumption tax.
solar mini-grid | Matangi Tonga
Results for solar mini-grid. Crown Prince commissions Niuafo''ou hybrid solar mini-grid. Outer Islands. Tuesday 15 October 2024. Niuafo''ou, Tonga. The community living on the remote island of Niuafo''ou, in Tonga''s far north, can now access a 24-hour power supply, through a new solar mini-grid that was commissioned by Crown Prince Tupouto''a
Battery Energy Storage Systems | Tonga Power Limited
Battery Energy Storage Systems are a vital component to reaching Tonga''s 50% Renewable Energy target by end of year 2020. Battery Energy storage systems will be able to store renewable energy generated from our existing solar and wind generation sites and distribute it to the people of Tonga when required.
La''a Lahi Solar | Tonga Power Limited
Solar | Vava''u, Tonga. La''a Lahi Solar Facility is the first solar farm to be constructed in Vava''u and the second to be operating in Tonga. The solar farm was commissioned in November 2013 and it was the first project to receive funding from the UAE. The solar facility is located next to Tonga Power''s Power Station on Taumu''aloto
South Pacific''s Largest Solar Farm Launched in
Implemented by New Zealand company Sunergise, alongside Tonga Power Limited, the Sunergise Tongatapu Solar Farm will assist the Government of Tonga''s plans towards reducing the country''s reliance on
6MW IPP Project | Tonga Power Limited
NUKU''ALOFA, TONGA (21 March 2019) — The largest solar plant in the South Pacific will be built in Tonga through the country''s second commercially financed public-private partnership (PPP) after an agreement was signed in Nuku''alofa today. Tonga Power Limited (TPL) signed the power purchase agreement with Sunergise New Zealand Limited (Sunergise), which will
Rooftop solar : Revised tariffs revealed
Accordingly, the revised tariff rates for Rooftop Solar Development and Renewable Energy feed-in tariff will be applied to all new projects from July 01, 2024. According to Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, the revised tariff rates are as follows; Revised Rooftop Tariff – 20 Years flat rate Up to 500kW -Rs 27.06 Over 500kW – Rs 23.18
Monthly Economic Update
The website of the National Reserve Bank of Tonga National Reserve Bank of Tonga the Reserve Bank of New Zealand reduced its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in August 2024, as headline inflation continues to decline and business inflation expectations have moderated towards the 2.0% target. The sector''s growth is
Trump Solar Tariffs & Soaring Utility Rates: Why Go Solar Now?
Why Act Now: Starting your solar project now ensures you have the greatest chance at claiming the current, full tax credits and incentives.; Rate hikes, tariffs, and their implications aren''t new; in fact, as of December 18th 2o24, we have already experienced price increases – stemming primarily from manufacturers – and more increases are still to come.
Matangi Tonga | Tonga''s Leading News Website
Nuku''alofa, Tonga: Tonga remains among the most aid-reliant countries in the world, ranking second among 127 developing countries with aid accounting for 55% of national income, says a new report published by Australia''s Lowy Institute today. It reports a recent sharp decline in overseas development finance to the Pacific islands and forecasts
Vava''u Solar Farm | Matangi Tonga
The ownership of the La''a Lahi Solar Farm in Neiafu was today transferred from the Government of Tonga to Tonga Power Ltd., a public enterprise in Nuku''alofa. Nuku''alofa, Tonga. Tonga Power Ltd. has announced cheaper tariff rates for the month of December. The new tariff rate for December is 92.82 seniti per kWh, down from 94.45 seniti
A new renewable energy hybrid minigrid for Niuafo''ou
The project has modernized Tonga Power Limited''s control center and installed solar photovoltaic systems across several islands, aiming for 70% renewable energy by 2025. The minigrid on Niuafo''ou is part of this broader initiative, which includes projects in Ha''apai and the Vava''u islands of Hunga, ''Otea, Falevai, and Ofu.
Ha Masani Solar | Tonga Power Limited
The Ha Mai Solar Facility is the first solar farm installed at Lifuka, Ha''apai. It has a capacity of 550 kW and 660 kW/hr of battery storage. Ha''apai is the first island in Tonga to reach 50% renewable energy, another step towards Tonga''s overall goal of
New solar powered electricity for residents of ''O''ua
This week, people of the island of ''O''ua marked a milestone with the successful installation of its solar PV mini-grid to provide residents with 24-hour electricity making it the second island in Tonga to run 100% renewable energy all day, everyday.
Major Milestone Towards Renewable Energy Target with
''Ohonua, ''Eua Tonga (02nd March 2023) — Tonga Power Limited (TPL) has commissioned a new solar and battery energy storage system in Eua, Tonga, with the financial support of the Government of Australia and the Asian Development Bank. The system includes a 350kW solar plant and a 1003kW/1856kWh battery energy storage system, which will
6 FAQs about [Tonga new solar rates]
Why do we need solar power in Tonga?
Renewables like solar are a significant means for Tonga to expand energy access, stabilize power grids as well as reduce pollution. Considering the shortage of solar expertise and finances for countries like Togan, the role of independent power producers and the practice of PPA provide solid support to smooth the way for solar deployment.
Who are Sunergise New Zealand & Tonga Power Limited?
This solar project was completed under the partnership between Sunergise New Zealand Limited and Tonga Power Limited with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Sunergise led the construction and meanwhile united local Tongan civil, mechanical and electrical sub-contractors to the team.
What does Sunergise's 6MW solar system mean for Tonga?
As Hu'akavameiliku, Prime Minister of Tonga said at the ceremony: "The successful completion of the Sunergise's 6MW Independent Power Producer solar generation system today, demonstrates the major role renewable energy independent power producers play towards achieving our 70% target by [the] end of [the] year 2025."
What is the largest solar power project in the South Pacific?
It is reportedly the largest solar power project in the South Pacific, replacing 18% of current diesel-fueled power with solar energy on the Tongatapu island. This solar project was completed under the partnership between Sunergise New Zealand Limited and Tonga Power Limited with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Why is Tongan King Tupou VI opening a solar power plant?
Tongan King Tupou VI at the official opening of the biggest solar power plant in the South Pacific. Photo / Sunergise Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who was also at the launch, said the plant indicates the need for independent power - like solar energy - to achieve their National Energy Roadmap.
Does Tongatapu need a solar power plant?
Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who was also at the launch, said the plant indicates the need for independent power - like solar energy - to achieve their National Energy Roadmap. There is an aim to have up to 70 per cent renewable energy use in Tongatapu by the end of 2025.