Fiji has launched a new tender inviting expressions of interest for four ground-mounted solar projects with a total capacity of 31.93 MW.
Energy Fiji Limited Launches Tender for Solar PV Projects
The tender, announced by the partially state-owned Energy Fiji Limited, calls for bids to develop two main solar PV projects: a 21.93 MW installation on Viti Levu and a 10 MW installation on Vanua Levu with a co-located energy storage component. These projects will be developed through a public-private partnership.
Viti Levu, the larger of Fiji’s two main islands and home to the capital, Suva, will host three of the four tendered projects. The installations are planned for Tavua (9.460 MW), Ba (7.095 MW), and Qeleloa (5.375 MW), all located in the island’s northwestern region.
Project Scope: Solar Farms to Cover 28.51 Hectares
Spanning approximately 28.51 hectares, the projects require the winning bidder to develop, operate, and maintain the ground-mounted solar project installations.
Energy Fiji will select the bidder through an international open competitive bidding process, following procedures in its Request for Tender (RFT). The successful company will then negotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) and sub-lease agreements for each project site before implementation can begin.
Fiji Issues First Green Bond, Raising FJD100 Million
In another clean energy initiative, Fiji became the first emerging market to issue a green bond supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation. With assistance from the World Bank, Fiji’s Reserve Bank raised FJD100 million (US$50 million) through the sovereign bond.
These funds are earmarked for enhancing resilience against climate change impacts and supporting Fiji’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030.
The initiative is critical, as Fiji is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change—a challenge felt across the Pacific Islands, where nearly 20% of the population faces the threat of displacement.
