Fiji Chemical Energy Storage Project

What percentage of Fiji's energy comes from imported oil?

Two-thirds of Fiji’s energy is derived from imported oil products, with the remainder being a mix of biofuel (17 percent) and electricity (15 percent).5 Imported oil is used primarily as fuel in transportation and in manufacturing, but it is also used in thermal power plants (TPPs) and in home diesel generators.

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.

Which climate and sustainability strategies are adopted by Fiji?

Other climate and sustainability strategies adopted by Fiji, and which have a meaningful impact on the country’s energy sector include the Fiji Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS); the NDC Implementation Roadmap; the SDG7 Roadmap for Fiji; the National Adaptation Plan; and the Maritime and Land Transport Policy.

How does emigration affect the energy sector in Fiji?

Low availability and retention of skilled and technical employees. Brain drain and high levels of emigration in Fiji can lead to a situation where there is a lack of skilled workers to occupy newly created job opportunities in the energy sector. Susceptibility of the energy infrastructure to climate and disaster-related risks.