Does Niue have a resilient energy system?

“Our work with Niue extends across sectors including health, education, and infrastructure resilience.” “Premier Tagelagi has talked to me about the importance of a resilient energy system that reduces Niue’s reliance on expensive diesel to reduce the cost of living for Niueans, while also bringing down greenhouse emissions.

What is Niue Power Corporation (NPC) funding?

This represents the culmination of years of work from Niue Power Corporation (NPC) staff, local and overseas contractors, and our development partners. Australia and New Zealand funding assistance in particular has been instrumental in the procurement of new generators, transformers, switchboard and construction of a new building to house these.

Who is Endress zenessis?

They offer an efficient and reliable Endress Zenessis Group manufactures power generators and UPS uninterruptible power supplies under the ZENESSIS brand! We also develop and implement on the market alternative solutions for electricity production: photovoltaic solar panels, wind turbines, micro-hydropower plants.

How much will New Zealand invest in a new energy project?

Photo: Christopher Luxon / X Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced during his visit to Niue and in recognition of the 50th anniversary, that New Zealand will invest NZ$20.5 million in a new, large-scale energy project, which will enable Niue to generate 80 percent of its electricity from renewable sources.

What will New Zealand do with the Niue ocean wide trust?

The project will bring Niue's renewable generation to 80 percent. New Zealand will also commit $2 million to the Niue Ocean Wide Trust, which aims to develop a blue economy and ensure long-term ocean conservation and climate resilience.

Did China influence Niue's relationship with New Zealand?

Asked about the growing influence of China in the region, Tagelagi said New Zealand was Niue's traditional partner. China was a friend like many other countries in the region, he said, but could not come between the relationship with New Zealand.