The Pacific island nations are heavily dependent on costly fossil fuel imports,[1] so they are turning, to varying degrees, to renewable energy.
Options include household photovoltaic (PV) systems and hydroelectricity on the hillier islands.
[3] The Fiji Electricity Authority hopes to generate 81% renewably by 2020, from hydropower (c. 50% currently), biomass, solar energy and wind power.
[3] Over 350 household solar systems were installed on Yap's outer islands.
[3] In 2000, 75% of Tonga's energy came from petroleum imports, with biomass and photovoltaic systems accounting for the remainder.