ORGANIC waste holds untapped potential for biogas and biofuel production.
And as tourism properties and municipalities across the country seek sustainable solutions for waste, the Government said it is ready for pilot projects in this sector and scale up partnerships with those working in waste-to=-energy solutions, in -particular modular systems suited to resorts or rural towns.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, MSMEs and Communication Manoa Kamikamica made the comment at the Fiji Business Mission forum that started in Lami yesterday while highlighting commercial opportunities for New Zealand investors in Fiji, citing renewable energy among those.
He said Fiji’s renewable energy journey was already underway.
He cited recent data that around 50-60 per cent of the country’s electricity were generated from renewables – mainly hydropower, with a clear policy target of achieving 100 pe cent by 2034-2036.
“We’ve made remarkable progress. Take the Mua Solar Farm on Taveuni Island, commissioned in January 2025. It provides 65 per cent of Taveuni’s power needs through solar and hydro, powering nearly 9,000 residents and reducing diesel reliance,” Mr Kamikamica said.
He said the project, supported by the Korean government and the Global Green Growth Institute, was exactly the type of model Fiji wanted to replicate.
“And we’re inviting New Zealand investors and clean tech companies to partner with us,” he said.
Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated July 15, 2025
