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Tonga and energy efficiency.
In: Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023, S. 3
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The Kingdom of Tonga is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean, with a population of 105,780 as of July 2021. Despite the fact that 75 percent of Tongans live in rural areas, nearly 99 percent of the total population had access to electricity by 2018, thanks to extensive use of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. However, a massive volcanic eruption January 15, 2022, widespread damage across the nation, destroying infrastructure and cutting many Tongans off from electricity; this exposed some vulnerabilities in Tonga's existing systems, and highlighted the need for more resilient energy infrastructure.
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Tonga and energy efficiency.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Oberender, Eva |
Zeitschrift: | Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023, S. 3 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
Medientyp: | Nachschlagewerk |
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