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Power

Tokelau relies on diesel to meet its electricity demands and has had 24 hour electricity since 2006. Most homes have modern appliances. Satellite TV and internet services are available and widely used. The Government of Tokelau is currently investigating renewable energy options.

The Department of Energy, based in Fakaofo, is responsible for supply and maintenance of power to all three atolls.

About Tokelau

Tokelau consists of three atolls located about 483 km north of Western Samoa. Atafu is the northernmost atoll, 92 km north of Nukunonu, which in turn lies 64 km north of Fakaofo.

Each atoll consist of a number of reef-bound islets (motu) encircling a lagoon. The islets vary in size from 90 m to 6 km in length and from a few metres to 200 metres in width. The largest atoll is Nukunonu at 4.7 sq km. Fakaofo and Atafu are 4 sq km and 3.5 sq km respectively. From Atafu in the north to Fakaofo in the south, the group extends for just under 200 km. The atolls are three to five metres above sea level.