What renewable resources are available to Fiji?

The analysis of data for different sources of energy demonstrates that the potential renewable resources available to Fiji are hydropower, solar energy (photovoltaic and thermal), bioenergy, wind energy, ocean energy, tidal energy and geothermal energy.

Is Fiji introducing renewables to generate green power?

As a developing nation with its increasing energy demands, Fiji is in the process of introducing renewables to generate green power to minimize its reliance on fossil fuels and to minimize greenhouse emissions. The paper focuses on green power generation with the available renewables.

Can non-hydro renewables improve Fiji's energy security?

In the Pacific environment, hydropower often faces a challenge in providing reliable power supply (South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), n.d.). Scaling up non-hydro renewables, such as solar, wind and geothermal energy, would diversify the energy mix and improve Fiji’s energy security.

What is Fiji renewables Pte Limited (FRL)?

With the increasing role of the PV system in power generation, a local company Fiji Renewables Pte Limited (FRL) is formed which will be a subsidiary company owned by EFL to look after the Fiji Energy sector on renewables. The introduction of a new renewable energy generation system will improve macroeconomic stability.

Could geothermal power be a low-cost option in Fiji?

Apart from potentially becoming the least-cost option for power generation in Fiji, the development of Fiji’s geothermal resources would significantly enhance energy security and enable the utility to reduce tarifs. At present, power supply is highly vulnerable and exposed to hydrological risks and to market risks for fossil fuel.

Is wind power viable in Fiji?

They used wind data starting from 1975 to 2010 AGL and concluded that wind power is viable for electricity production and water pumping and heating. They recommended cost-effective wind turbines for such applications. IRENA 2015 states that Fiji lacks a well-defined and comprehensive assessment of its wind resources.