Realising the impact of a fossil fuel-dominated energy supply on the Pacific region, the PICT communities and governments are committed to a decarbonised future. A primary concern for the PICTs, as evidenced by their targets outlined in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), is to both (i) increase the access to clean-renewably sourced electricity/energy in remote and isolated communities, and (ii) enhance the penetration of clean energy across the entire end-use spectrum. However, there are still complex implementation challenges involving technical, social, and financial barriers facing these ambitious energy targets.
A critical underlying challenge is the versatile energy demand of the Pacific, which direct electrification cannot achieve. Therefore, H2 and derivatives have a role to play in the Pacific as they can enable the electrification and displacement of fossil fuels across the power, industry, and mobility sectors.
