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The consultants would like to thank the many people who provided information for this report, responded to the energy surveys and assisted in carrying out the energy surveys. These include the Director and staff of the Energy Division who assisted in the many aspects of the field visits and data collection as well as advising on cultural and traditional protocols, the respective Island Councils, Mayors, Island Secretaries, Administrations and Aronga Mana for their kind assistance and hospitality. Our thanks also go to the Government Ministries and Departments which provided assistance and in particular to the people of Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro for their warmness and generosity whilst visiting their communities.

This report has investigated the current power system on Mauke and the local renewable energy (RE) options available to supplement in the short to medium term and replace in the long term the current diesel generation. In the short term refurbishment of the present diesel based system is required to ensure provision of reliable supply and minimise environmental degradation through fuel handling practises. Staff training and service equipment should be provided. Initiation of a wind monitoring programme will substantiate the available wind resource whilst investigations into the biomass will evaluate medium to long term potential.

This report has investigated the current power system on Atiu and the local renewable energy (RE) options available to supplement in the short to medium term and replace in the long term the current diesel generation. In the short term refurbishment of the present diesel based system is required to ensure provision of reliable supply and minimise environmental degradation through fuel handling practises. Staff training and service equipment should be provided. Initiation of a wind monitoring programme will substantiate the available wind resource whilst investigations into the biomass will evaluate medium to long term potential.