Scientists edging closer to creating 'holy grail' of renewable energy world

By Peter Hannam
Updated November 29 2012 - 5:13am, first published 4:47am
Hot stuff: Solar photovoltaic panels provide all the energy Tokelau's 1400 residents need.
Hot stuff: Solar photovoltaic panels provide all the energy Tokelau's 1400 residents need.

EARLIER this month Tokelau, a trio of tiny coral atolls midway between New Zealand and Hawaii, laid claim to be the world's first fully renewable energy nation.

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