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PCREEE / DoE Demonstrations Drawing Crowds

25-Jul-2019

More than 1000 people from across Vava’u including their Majesties, Ministers, Nobles and the local crowd were drawn towards the PCREEE/DoE display during the Royal Agriculture, Fisheries and Tourism Trade Show which took place on 19th July 2019 to promote the use of renewable energy for entrepreneurship and energy efficiency.

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Vava’u High School Students empowered to seek jobs and do business in sustainable energy

25-Jul-2019

More than 30 form 7 students at the Vava’u High School participated in a promotional lecture led jointly by the Department of Energy and the PCREEE on 18th July 2019 to raise the students’ awareness and interest on pursuing further studies and job and business opportunities on sustainable energy. The lecture has a theory and practical component as well as a competition component to test the students’ understanding and effectiveness of the lecture.

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New Zealand company completes solar project in Cook Islands

24-Jul-2019

New Zealand company Infratec has completed a $US10.8 million Asian Development Bank project to deliver reliable renewable energy to four islands in the southern Cook Islands.

Over the past two years Infratec has designed and delivered solar mini grids and new underground network distribution systems on Atiu, Mangaia, Mauke and Mitiaro.

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An Intern’s Reflection

20-Jul-2019

My name is Daniel Hay-Hendry and I am an Environmental Engineering student from Murdoch University in Perth. I have just completed a 6 weeks internship with the Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) as part of my New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship.

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Tonga’s first large batteries will store renewable energy

19-Jul-2019

July 18, 2019, Nuku'alofa. Tonga’s first large scaled Battery Energy Storage System to be built at the Popua Power Station is expected to be operational in May 2020.

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