Tonga Power Limited (TPL) announced a collaboration with Northpower, a New Zealand electricity distribution company, to improve Tonga’s electricity infrastructure, with an investment of around $3.8 million pa’anga.
Following assessments in 2023 and 2024, critical network improvements were identified. Key projects include rectifying defects to stabilise power supply, replacing and upgrading network components, particularly in the Nuku’alofa central business district, and developing a long-term sustainability plan.
The infrastructure upgrades, costing $2.6M NZD, will begin in mid-October, with completion expected within 8-10 weeks.
TPL customers will have to wait for the promises of this upgrade while continuing to expect yet another power outage.
