How many solar power plants will be built in Tonga?

The establishment of 3 solar power plants will require approximately 24 acres of land and sites are either idle or underutilized. The project will not lead to losses of crops, trees and fixed assets. Land will be sub-leased by Tonga Power Limited (TPL) to Sunergise (borrower) for at least 30 years.

What is a solar farm & how can it help Tonga?

Producing energy since August this year, and providing power for up to 10,336 households, the Solar Farm is helping The Government of Tonga pursue its National Energy Roadmap plans to see up to 70% of Tongatapu’s electricity generation sourced from renewables by the end of 2025.

What is Sunergise Tongatapu solar farm?

The Sunergise Tongatapu Solar Farm is the largest in the South Pacific. It was built as part of a power purchase agreement between Sunergise New Zealand Limited, a Todd Corporation solar company and Tonga Power Limited, with support from the Asian Development Bank.

What challenges did Tongatapu's solar arrays face in 2022?

Comprising three interconnected 2.3MWp ground mounted solar arrays in western Tongatapu, the construction phase successfully met the extreme challenges presented by the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption and resulting tsunami, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

What will TPL do for Tongatapu?

TPL will provide the land suitable for PV installation and secure all sites, permits and approvals from government agencies. The Project will provide 6MW of power to Tongatapu, displacing the existing diesel-generated power on the island.