Niue s latest energy storage policy

What is the Niue strategic energy road map?

The Niue Strategic Energy Road Map (NiSERM) 2015-2025 outlines Niue’s aspiration to meet 80% of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2025, which would in turn reduce the country’s high reliance on imported fossil fuel.

Will Niue generate 80% of its electricity by December 2025?

This project aims to enable Niue to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable energy by December 2025. This afternoon marked the groundbreaking ceremony for the Niue Renewable Energy Project Phase 2. This project aims to enable Niue to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable energy by December 2025.

Is Niue dependent on imported fuel?

However Niue is 96% dependent on imported fuel for power generation and 100% dependent on imported fuel for land, sea and air transportation. Reliable, affordable, secure and sustainable energy supply is key to achieving prosperity for all Niueans.

What is Niue's national forest policy?

The Government of Niue is concluding a National Forest Policy to provide strategic direction for the island’s forest areas. In line with Niue’s resilience approach to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, Niue will achieve a 38% share of renewable energy of total electricity generation by 2020.

Does Niue have a future?

Niue has the distinction of being among the world’s least populated nation states and with a future that is imperilled by the effects of climate change for which it bears absolutely no responsibility. In January 2004 the capital of Niue was destroyed by the category 5 Cyclone Heta. Niue knows the effects of severe events.

Where is Niue located?

Niue is a small Pacific Island Country (PIC) located partway between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands. The island is approximately 259 km2 with an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 300,000km2 and is reputedly one of the world’s largest elevated coral atolls. The average height above sea-level is 23 metres and highest point less than 70m.