Staff of Te Aponga Uira had the benefit of a presentation on the fundamentals of renewable energy this week, delivered by visiting expert Iese Toimoana from PPA in Fiji.  The presentation covered the basics of photovoltaics through to the costs and maintence issues related to solar technology.  To read more, go to: Latest TAU News.

Meanwhile, an Evaluation Team has commenced work on assessing the bids for a major study into the Economic Viability of RE development on Rarotonga.  The additional studies into the feasibility of RE storage and waste-2-energy plant begin on 30 January 2012.  Further updates to come. 

Te Aponga Uira (TAU) is a Government-owned power Authority responsible for the generation, distribution and retailing of electricity on the island of Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Its operation is governed by the Te Aponga Uira O Tumu-Te-Varovaro Act 1991, Te Aponga Uira O Tumu-Te-Varovaro Amendment Act 1999, and the Cook Islands Investment Corporation Act 1998.

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In partnership with our stakeholders, we will provide a safe, reliable and cost effective energy service and adopt affordable and clean renewable energy solutions to supplement fossil fuel

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The Energy Sector in the Cook Islands has for many years been dominated by the importation and consumption of fossil fuels, particularly in the diesel-based generation of electricity and the petroleum-powered transport industries.  Te Aponga Uira for example, represents the single largest consumer of diesel fuel while transportation activities account for the bulk of petroleum (and diesel) use.  Civil Aviation represents the largest importer and user of fuel.  The Sector also embraces industries related to gas (LPG) distribution and consumption, benzene and various oils supply, as well as limited research and development over the years into various renewable energy sources.

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