Fiji Airports has appointed CBS Power Solutions Fiji Ltd to deliver the first stage of its planned solar farm at Nadi International Airport, a project slated to be the largest ground-mounted solar development in Fiji.
In a statement, Fiji Airports said the contract was awarded after a competitive tender process and covers the installation of a 3.25-megawatt solar system at the airport’s solar farm site in Namaka.
Fiji Airports chief executive officer Mesake Nawari said the project would help reduce the airport’s reliance on traditional power sources while improving the reliability of electricity supply at Nadi International Airport.
“As our operations continue to grow, we need infrastructure that can keep up with demand,” Mr Nawari said.
“This project is about making our power supply more reliable, while also being environmentally friendly, helping reduce our carbon emissions.
“It is an important investment for Fiji Airports and for the future of our operations at Nadi International Airport.”CBS Power Solutions director Amit Singh said with the commissioning next year and considering the significance of the project in terms of capacity, they looked forward to delivering it for Fiji Airports.
He said the project will also be the biggest for ports in the Pacific region.
Once operational, it is estimated that the system will offset a significant portion of the airport’s energy consumption during peak generation periods, with approximately 25 per cent of excess energy being fed back into the national grid, according to Airports Fiji.
As part of capacity building, Fiji Airports technical staff will undergo training during this first stage of this vital solar farm investment by working alongside CBS Power Solutions experts.
