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In a symbolic move to showcase the island nation’s ambitious goals, Tonga announced the installation of solar panels for the Royal Palace as part of the Solar Head of State program.

The installation will be the first of its kind in the Pacific as a national leader takes the personal step to use solar power for their official residence.

The leader of the Tongan delegation, Paula Ma’u (CEO of MEIDECC), signed an agreement at the event to work with Solar Head of State and the PIDF to carry out the installation.

 

Credit: Fiji Times 09/11/2017


02-Nov-2017

Fiji's Government raised $40 million when issuing its first Green Bonds on the 1st November, 2017. Fiji become the first emerging market to issue a sovereign green bond, to support climate change mitigation and adaption.The proceeds of the Green Bonds will specifically fund climate resilience projects.Transportation will be a focus area plus other projects as well funded by this green bond.

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Credit: Fiji Times 02/112017


Government of Samoa and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officially launched a multi-million dollar project (dubbed “IMPRESS” - “Improving the Performance and Reliability of Renewable Energy Power System in Samoa”) to enhance sustainable and cost-effective energy production in the Small Island Developing State. The project is set to support the country's efforts towards achieving 100% renewable energy electricity generation by 2025, while also contributing to improved energy for everyday Samoans.

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Suva, Fiji – The manager of the Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE), Mr Solomone Fifita, has congratulated CBS Power Solutions (Fiji) Ltd for being Fiji’s Best Large Business Operating Internationally. The award was presented at the 2017 Prime Minister's International Business Awards held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva on Saturday 21 October 2017.


28th August, 2017 The Government of Tonga, in partnership with the Pacific Community’s Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency and the Australia and New Zealand Solar and Energy Storage Councils, are spearheading an effort to substantially increase the use of renewable energy in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs).


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