Solar & wind farm atlas · Polynesia
Solar & wind farms in Tonga
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Tonga tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
6 MW
#177 of 222 countries
Solar PV
5 MW
#172 worldwide
Onshore wind
1 MW
#115 for wind
Under construction
0 MW
planned: 0 MW
Facilities tracked
2
all statuses
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Tonga has 6 MW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 2 tracked facilities, ranking #177 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Solar dominates: 83% of the operating capacity (5 MW) comes from solar parks, against 1 MW of wind.
About 5 MW (83%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2022, with 5 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Niutoua (1 MW).
See also: Tonga energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Tonga
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongatapu solar project | Solar PV | 4.7 MW | 2022 | — | — |
| Manumataongo wind farm | Onshore wind | 1.4 MW | 2019 | Niutoua | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Tonga?
The largest operating solar facility in Tonga in this dataset is Tongatapu solar project, with about 4.7 MW, in operation since 2022.
What is the largest wind farm in Tonga?
The largest operating wind facility is Manumataongo wind farm (Niutoua), at about 1.4 MW, operating since 2019.
How much solar capacity does Tonga have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 5 MW in operation in Tonga (#172 worldwide in this atlas), plus 0 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Tonga have?
1 MW of wind farms are operating (1 MW onshore), ranking #115 in this atlas, with 0 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Tonga?
2 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 1 solar PV, 1 onshore wind.
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Nearby countries
French Polynesia 19 MWSamoa 8 MWAmerican Samoa 1 MWCook Islands 1 MW