A NEW 67-kilowatt solar farm was launched in Vuda, Lautoka, yesterday, marking another milestone in renewable energy initiatives in the country.
Owned by Total (Fiji) Limited, the solar farm will supply 100megawatts of electricity every hour for a year.
Company managing director Sylvian Quemeneur said the pilot project was designed to sustain Total (Fiji) Ltd’s Vuda plant.
“The pilot project has been ongoing for one year so the cost of the solar panels is not relevant yet and we cannot reveal yet how much the costs are,” he said.
“As a pilot, we were most interested to see how we can push ahead with this technology in Fiji especially in Vuda because we have the perfect spot to install these solar panels. It is definitely our commitment to better energy.
“Total is not only a fuel provider but it is also an energy provider and so it is also our contribution to the strategy of government to provide better energy for the whole country.”
Minister for Energy and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the installation came at an opportune time.