Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Pacific Islands Energy Policy and Strategic Action Planning
Publication Year:
2006
Publication Place
Cook Islands
Physical Description:
48 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Cook Islands
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
35861
Legacy PEIN ID:
75864
General Notes
Available online
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Power - Feasibility - Rarotonga
Environment - Cook Islands
Energy - Feasbility - Rarotonga
Abstract
The Cook Islands energy sector relies 100 % on imported fuels for transport, electricity generation and household use. In the year 2005 the world has experienced a period of price volatility for petroleum that saw petroleum prices increase from US$ 40/bbl in mid March to US$ 70bbl in September. At present wind energy is considered to be the most attractive renewable energy source for grid connected electricity supply in the Cook Islands. For the Rarotonga system, wind energy penetration up to a maximum of 30% seems to be manageable without jeopardizing system stability and security. The significant benefits of such a project include the displacement of diesel power generation and consequent fuel and other operating savings, which are quantifiable, and the diversification of energy sources for power generation in Rarotonga and increased security of supply from a reduced dependence on foreign supplies of fuel.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Pacific Islands Energy Policy and Strategic Action Planning
Publication Year:
2006
Publication Place
Cook Islands
Physical Description:
48 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Cook Islands
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
35861
Legacy PEIN ID:
75864
General Notes
Available online
Record Created: 17-Jun-2009
Record Modified: 09-Mar-2021