Renewable energy in Oceania
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This article summarises the status of renewable energy in Oceania.
The Pacific island nations are heavily dependent on costly fossil fuel imports,[1] so they are turning, to varying degrees, to renewable energy. Options include household photovoltaic (PV) systems and hydroelectricity on the hillier islands.[2]
New Zealand
Melanesia
Fiji
The percentage of renewable electricity generation increased from 59% in 2013 to 65% in 2016.[3] The Fiji Electricity Authority hopes to generate 81% renewably by 2020, from hydropower (c. 50% currently), biomass, solar energy and wind power.[2]
Solomon Islands
Renewable electricity generation grew from <1% in 2013 to 5% in 2016.[3]
Vanuatu
Renewable electricity generation grew from 16% in 2013 to 29% in 2016.[3]
Micronesia
Renewable electricity generation has risen from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2016.[3]
Federated States of Micronesia
Over 350 household solar systems were installed on Yap's outer islands.[3]
Kiribati
Renewable electricity generation grew from 0.2% in 2013 to 10% in 2016.[3]
Marshall Islands
Renewable electricity generation accounts for <1% as of 2016.[3]
Nauru
Renewable electricity generation grew from <1% in 2013 to 3.2% in 2016.[3]
Palau
Renewable electricity generation grew from 0.4% in 2013 to 2.3% in 2016.[3]
