Fiji solar Energy Storage Recommendations

How many solar PV installations are there in Fiji?

Around 150 rooftop solar PV installations are also operating in Fiji, accounting for about 580 MWh per year, although the majority are very small projects. EFL expects generation to increase to 1,000 MWh in the coming years.

Does Fiji need more energy?

Renewable energy generation plays a critically important role in the energy mix, but there is substantial room for additional capacity. Hydropower provided nearly 60% of Fiji’s electricity generation in 2021, and there are early solar, wind, and biomass generation projects.

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.”

Can Fiji achieve 100 percent electricity access by 2026?

Furthermore, CIF financing for rural electrification programs plays a crucial role in achieving Fiji's goal of 100 percent electricity access by 2026, given that, without donor funding, the rate of return on these projects would most likely not be sufficient to attract private sector investment.