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Can Tokelau support itself with solar energy?

Tokelau, an island nation in the South Pacific, is now completely able to support itself with solar energy. Elly Earls met Joseph Mayhew of the New Zealand Aid Programme to find out how this tiny collection of atolls has become almost 100% self-sufficient in less than 12 months.

Can 'Island laboratories' help solve the green energy problem?

But as SIDS find solutions to their green energy conundrum, ‘island laboratories’ may just be able to generate some valuable lessons for the rest of the world to heed. This article is part of The Ethical Corporation's Decarbonising Industries series, which is being published over the course of this month.

Why do Islands use geothermal energy?

Indeed, islands have often been at the forefront of innovation in energy systems as they seek to reduce their dependence on expensive imported fossil fuels. Iceland and New Zealand, for example, were among the first countries to make use of geothermal energy on a large scale.

Is there a one-size-fits-all solution to the decarbonisation challenge on small islands?

There is clearly no one-size-fits-all solution to the decarbonisation challenge on small islands. Much like plants and animals have evolved to find their niche on islands, power systems will need to adapt to each island’s unique conditions in the age of renewables.

What is the greening the Islands Foundation doing?

The Greening the Islands Foundation is working with local authorities to develop roadmaps for three more islands – Curacao (a Dutch Caribbean island), Rodrigues (in Mauritius) and Tonga in Polynesia – to become fully powered by renewables.