Fiji Grid Energy Storage Project

What is a green energy circuit for Fiji?

A well-designed transmission grid will also take into consideration the risk of VRE on the operational stability of the system (See Figure 4.1). The proposed Green Energy Circuit for Fiji will upgrade and improve climate resilience of the existing transmission network to enable evacuation of existing and planned solar, hydropower, and wind.

Why should Fiji invest in solar power?

By harnessing the abundant solar resources of the region, this project aligns with Fiji’s national target of achieving 100% renewable electricity and its international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, thus improving living standards, health outcomes, job creation, climate resilience and food security.

Does Fiji have a power development plan?

EFL has similarly developed a 10-year Power Development Plan (PDP), with nearly US $1 billion in investment foreseen in the next decade. Fiji’s 20-Year NDP (2017-2036) provides a vision for “Transforming Fiji” towards an even more progressive, vibrant, and inclusive society.

How many people in Fiji have electricity?

Most Fijians have access to electricity, but there is a substantial rural-urban disparity. Roughly 96 percent of the population has access to electricity, either via a connection to the state grid (80 percent), home solar systems (11 percent), or diesel generators (4.5 percent).34 31 Energy Fiji Limited. (2022). “2021 Annual Report.”