Fiji has released a new tender inviting companies to express interest in building four ground-mounted solar projects with a total capacity of 31.93 MW.
Energy Fiji Limited Launches Tender for Solar PV Projects
Energy Fiji Limited—a partially state-owned company—has announced a tender for two primary solar PV project groups: a 21.93 MW installation on Viti Levu and a 10 MW installation with a co-located energy storage component on Vanua Levu. These projects will be carried out through a public-private partnership.
Viti Levu, the larger of the two islands and home to the capital, Suva, will host three of the four projects under the tender. These installations will be developed in Tavua (9.460 MW), Ba (7.095 MW), and Qeleloa (5.375 MW), all located in the island’s northwestern region.
Project Scope and Development Responsibilities
The successful bidder will be responsible for developing, operating, and maintaining the ground-mounted solar project installations, which will cover approximately 28.51 hectares of land.
The winning bidder will be selected through an international open competitive bidding process, following procedures outlined in the Request for Tender (RFT). After selection, power purchase agreements (PPAs) and sub-lease agreements for each project site will be negotiated with Energy Fiji to begin implementation.
Fiji Issues First Green Bond, Raising FJD100 Million
Fiji became the first emerging market to issue a green bond to support climate change mitigation and adaptation. With assistance from the World Bank, Fiji’s Reserve Bank issued a sovereign green bond, raising FJD100 million (US$50 million).
These funds will help enhance resilience against climate change impacts and support Fiji’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Fiji is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change, with nearly 20% of the population across the Pacific Islands facing the threat of displacement.
