Technical Publications

USP Research Publication.

Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2014 is one of the most comprehensive studies yet made on the renewable energy price revolution in the power sector. Its findings are striking. Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules in 2014 cost three-quarters less than in 2009, while wind turbine prices declined by almost a third over the same period. The cost of electricity from utility-scale PV systems has fallen by around half since 2010.

This report analyzes in detail the potential contribution to the island tourism sector of four renewable energy technologies (RETs): 

This report focuses on the role that national policy makers will play in this transformation process. The main challenge being that there is not a single roadmap or technology that provides the solution. Each country situation is unique, and local solutions need to be found to support the transition towards a renewables-based power system. It is therefore very important that policy makers work together with generators, local system operators and electricity suppliers to collectively design the future.

Niue First National Communication to the UNFCCC. Report sourced from the http://unfccc.int/national_reports/non-annex_i_natcom/submitted_natcom/items/653.php

Palau First National Communication to the UNFCCC.

Reports sourced from the http://unfccc.int/national_reports/non-annex_i_natcom/submitted_natcom/items/653.php

Samoa National Communication under the UNFCCC - First National Communication & Second Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

Greenhouse gas emissions from 1994 - 2007. Reports sourced from http://unfccc.int/national_reports/non-annex_i_natcom/submitted_natcom/items/653.php

Solomon Islands First National Communication under the UNFCCC.

Report sourced from the http://unfccc.int/national_reports/non-annex_i_natcom/submitted_natcom/items/653.php

Tuvalu First National Communication under the UNFCCC.

Report sourced from the http://unfccc.int/national_reports/non-annex_i_natcom/submitted_natcom/items/653.php

Vanuatu First National Communication under the UNFCCC.

Report sourced from http://unfccc.int/national_reports/non-annex_i_natcom/submitted_natcom/items/653.php