At MOTU, caring for our island home has always been central to who we are. From the beginning we’ve taken meaningful steps to reduce our impact — from using electric vehicles to replacing single single-use toiletries — and each initiative is part of a bigger journey: protecting the beauty of Rarotonga for generations to come.

Now we are taking the next step — helping to spearhead a groundbreaking green energy project that could transform the way our island produces and uses power.

MOTU has become the first resort on Rarotonga to take part in a pioneering energy test aimed at creating an off-grid solution powered by renewable sources. The project explores how solar panels, battery storage, and a new technology called green hydrogen could be combined into a single energy system for Rarotonga. The idea is simple: store the sun’s energy during the day, and use it to power homes, schools, and resorts at night — all without diesel, all without emissions.

For us at MOTU, this is about more than reducing costs. It’s about ensuring that our guests can enjoy luxury and comfort while knowing their holiday is powered in a way that respects the beautiful environment they have come to Rarotonga to enjoy. We believe that embracing greener technologies is the only way forward — for our resort, and for Rarotonga as a whole.

This project isn’t just about MOTU. It’s designed to benefit the wider community, with further testing planned at Titikaveka School and Kent Community Hall. Local students are also being involved, to inspire Rarotonga’s next generation to think sustainably and see renewable energy as part of their future.

The initiative is supported by ICTnexus, the German Chamber of Commerce, and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, with expertise from Janitza and other partners. Together, we’re proud to be shaping a cleaner, more sustainable Rarotonga.

Overseeing the test: Tim Meyer of MOTU, Ta’i Tangaroa, Titikaveka College students, and Titikaveka College principal, Raewyn Morgan.