Technical Publications

Te Aponga Uira (TAU) Renewable Energy Economic Viability Study

This report was developed by DNV KEMA for Te Aponga Uira (TAU) to assess the economics of renewable energy scenarios for Rarotonga. This report provides an economic viability study of possible renewable energy options for the Island of Rarotonga. The economic viability study was based on a comprehensive benefit cost analysis of future renewable energy future for six scenarios. In July 2011, the Prime Minister, Hon.

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Mitigation Analysis And Technology Needs Assessment - Mitigation

This report was prepared by the Gerhard Zieroth for the Cook Islands Second National Communication Project, National Environment Service of the Cook Islands. The objective of this report is to prepare detailed, yet concise, recommendations on mitigation activities and technology needs in the Cook Islands. Climate change magnifies the difficulty of the development challenge in a highly interdependent world where growing concerns about food security, water scarcity, and energy security go hand in hand with difficult issues of economic inequality, political power, and social justice.

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Manihiki Power Study Report 2006

The report was prepared by Bruce Clay for the Government of the Cook Islands. This power study has been executed by the Energy Division, Ministry of Works, Government of Cook Islands to asses the current power status on Manihiki, provide a power sector plan and investigate the feasibility of supplementing and in the long term replacing the present diesel generation system with local renewable energy.

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Mangaia Power System Upgrade 2007

This report was prepared by Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC). This report aims to give an overview of the performance of the wind energy system on Mangaia and to provide a snapshot on the current state of affairs as of May 2007. It concludes with recommendations on how the system can be further improved. The wind energy project on Mangaia was the first of its kind in the Pacific, especially considering its remoteness and the small size of the system.

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Survey and Site Assessment Report - Kiikii Wind Farm Development, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

The report was for Te Aponga Uira (TAU) and it was funded by The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). The preliminary investigation has been undertaken for the establishment of a wind farm at the proposed Kiikii site including a topographical survey of the general area. Report on the viability of constructing turbine platforms and an access road for a wind farm at the proposed Kiikii location.

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Country Report For Cook Islands : Technical Analysis of Appliance Markets to Support the Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards (PALS) Programme

This report was prepared by the International Institute for Energy Conservation- ASIA (IIEC Asia) for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP). The report and research were conducted by Mr. Sommai Phon-Amnuaisuk and Mr. David Morgado from the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC). It was prepared for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) with overall guidance from Mr. Tom Thorsch Krader. The objective of this study is to analyse the characteristics of major appliance and lighting products and markets in the Cook Islands.

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Te Aponga Uira (TAU) Final Report - Waste to Energy Feasibility Study

This report presents the findings of a feasibility study of a Waste to Energy Plant for Rarotonga. The report was developed by DNV KEMA for Te Aponga Uira (TAU) to assess the need and feasibility for a Waste to Energy plant for the Island of Rarotonga. The assignment is to scope and undertake research work of available sources of waste being generated from Rarotonga and components of producing energy from waste connected and operating in synch with the TAU power network. The Cook Islands enjoyed a high level of electrification.

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