Cook Islands Energy Storage Power Station Planning

How much battery storage capacity will be installed in Rarotonga?

Additional battery storage capacity consisting of 1 megawatt (MW)/4 megawatt hour (MWH) for grid stability will be installed in the diesel power station in Avatiu Valley, Rarotonga, and 2 MW/8 MWh for load-shifting capability will be installed at the Rarotonga International Airport.

Why did the Cook Islands visit Guangming Food Group?

The delegation also visited Guangming Food Group, a leading aquaculture processing plant, where they gained valuable insights into advanced practices and technologies that could help boost the Cook Islands’ interest in developing its aquaculture sector.

What does NSDA 2020+ mean for the Cook Islands?

With the signing of the Action Plan, agencies of both governments can progress discussions on a sectoral basis to build on existing and future bilateral projects and initiatives which can support achieve the Cook Islands development outcomes as spelt out in the Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Agenda (NSDA) 2020+.

What does the GCF grant mean for the Cook Islands?

The GCF is providing a $12-million grant to co-finance the project, which is part of the seven-year Pacific Islands Renewable Investment Program covering the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tonga. The grant will fund assistance to the Cook Islands in procuring and installing battery storage.