Cook Islands: 100% Renewable Energy in Different Guises

The first three islands have small, standardized, centralized solutions (solar PV coupled with battery with existing diesel backup). An order of magnitude larger, Aitutaki will be implemented as a centralized solution in two stages, allowing detailed data collection and capacity building. An order of magnitude larger again, Rarotonga requires progressive planning and implementation including distributed generation, advanced control and integration, and sophisticated commercial structures.