Regional Biomass Resource Assessment : To assess the biomass resource in a number of member countries (Cook Is, Fiji, FSM, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu) and to prepare a management plan for the future effective use and management of the resource. This project helped ensure that member countries are able to better assess and manage their relatively scarce biomass resources.
Economic Potential of Renewable Energy : Full feasibility studies of applicable / possible renewable energy projects for the region.
Pacific Power Association (PPA) Annual Conference : Participation at Annual Conference.
Presentation prepared and delivered.
New information gathered.
Conference summary report prepared.
An energy database training workshop to introduce the modified database structure and to provide training in the inputting and
management of energy data. Held in PNG from 8- 12 February 2000.
Energy Efficiency Training & Public Awareness Campaign [REP-5] : This projects main objective was to improve the access of electricity and contribute to poverty alleviation thus improve the standard of living in Nauru. This project worked to improve the demand side efficiency and also where possible use of renewable energy sources.
Technical Assistance on the Energy Supply and Demand Database : To assist member countries to establish and maintain a compatible, accurate, reliable and up-to-date energy supply and demand database so as to enable effective management and planning of their national energy sectors. This is ongoing task that will provide assistance to countries to source and document energy data, however, progress has been minimum with PICs not putting priority o data collation and due to shortage of staff.
Techsec Local Wave Energy Monitoring Project : The Techsec with the assistance of the Norweigian government had commenced on local wave monitoring in the Cook Islands, Western Samoa and Tonga. Monitoring and data collection were carried out using the Wave Rider buoys deployed at selected sites within these countries.
Pacific Energy and Gender (PEG) Network : Gender mainstreamed within the energy sector.
Increased gender awareness in the energy sector.
PIEPSAP Project: Visit to Tonga : The purpose of the mission is to discuss with energy officials and relevant stakeholders in
Tonga about the Pacific Islands Energy Policy & Strategic Action Planning (PIEPSAP) project. The mission to Tonga was undertaken from 21 to 28 September, 2004. The Tongan government is currently in the process of developing their national energy
policy. The project aims at improving the capacity of PIC's to develop national energy policies and strategic action plans to implement the policies.
The energy missions were programmed specifically to assist in the delivery of the Regional Biomass Resource Assessment Workshops in Samoa and Tonga. In addition to the workshop, discussions on the Training Needs Assessment on Renewable Energy, the Demand Side Management Project and other general ongoing energy activities with the countries were also held.