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.
CSD 14 & 15- Energy for sustainable development, industrial development, air pollution/ atmosphere and climate change : (1) Provide a coordination role for the preparation of a regional position paper that will contribute towards a regional submission to the CSD Secretariat.
(2) Provide support to the New York based PIC missions at the CSD14 & 15.
(3) Provide support as required to National initiatives in regard to the CSD processes
Feasibility of Hydroelectric Power from Tides at Fanga'uta Lagoon Entrance : The objectives are to investigate the feasibility of generating hydroelectric power using
the tidal flow in and out of Fanga'uta Lagoon and to prepare a plan identifying steps which need to be taken to proceed with this development. In its 1995 Work Program, SOPAC pledged that it would consult with Norwegian institutions on possible future, support for its work in this area and then develop proposals as appropriate.
Investigation of Oceanographic Conditions at Tongatapu Blowholes for Assessment Studies of Power Generation from Wave Energy : Project objectives are to:
(1) produce baseline data of the inshore waters of the southern coast of Tongatapu &
(2) assist investigations into the use of wave energy at the blowholes as a source of power.
In 1984, a suitable site was found to install wave recording instruments.
Energy Mission to the Republic of Kiribati : The Energy Mission to Kiribati was carried out from the 12th to the 17th of April 2003. It was arranged to link in with the mission to the Marshall Islands. The objective of the mission was to work with staff of the Energy Planning Unit on energy projects as listed under the country Task Profiles. Opportunity was taken to meet with staff in other organisations and discuss with them issues relevant to the development of the energy sector in Kiribati.
Biofuel Project in Nacamaki, Koro, Fiji Islands : A feasibility study on the utilization of locally produced coconut oil for fuel, soap, and oil-based consumer products was carried out in March 2007 in Koro Island. A second visit was held from 30 March - 2 April 2008.
Back-to-office report on the progress of the PIEPSAP and the Project Steering Committee meeting.
Solar Pump Maintenance Workshop in Kiribati : Objectives: To train 20 outer islands water technicians on the maintenance of solar water pumps.
Climatic Study for Tonga : The activity aims to study the climate of Tonga and compares the wind and wave data for the Tonga area. The goal of the study is to find the correction factor that can be used to include the U.K. Met. office model data
for wind and waves in the measured data series for the area. This study was part of the Norwegian assistance to SOPAC for the period 1992 -1993.
National Energy Policy : The provision of assistance with the development and review of National Energy Policies.