FIJI ISLANDS ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES

FIJI ISLANDS

IMPORTANT INDICATORS Independence Independence Population ~ 0.8 Million Population ~ 0.8 Million 90 % live on Main Islands 90 % live on Main Islands Suva is the center of Commercial Activity Suva is the center of Commercial Activity 52% live in rural areas. 52% live in rural areas. Industries include Sugar, Copra, Gold Mining, Garment, Fish Processing, Fruit Canning and the Tourist Industry. Remittances from Abroad. Industries include Sugar, Copra, Gold Mining, Garment, Fish Processing, Fruit Canning and the Tourist Industry. Remittances from Abroad.

ENERGY OVERVIEW: SUPPLY Supply : Imported Petroleum, Wood, Baggase, Hydro. Supply : Imported Petroleum, Wood, Baggase, Hydro. Imported Petroleum products has been the main source (used in all facets of economy) of fuel. Undertaken by 3 multinational companies. Imported Petroleum products has been the main source (used in all facets of economy) of fuel. Undertaken by 3 multinational companies. Use of LPG has grown prominence over the years but rather restricted to heating and cooking. Use of LPG has grown prominence over the years but rather restricted to heating and cooking. Demand for Petroleum has fluctuated over the years. Pre 1983 – Petroleum used in all facets of the economy; 1984 – 1995 Dramatic decrease in use of petroleum products; 1996 – To date has increased again: 70:30 mix Demand for Petroleum has fluctuated over the years. Pre 1983 – Petroleum used in all facets of the economy; 1984 – 1995 Dramatic decrease in use of petroleum products; 1996 – To date has increased again: 70:30 mix

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Responsibility vested with the FEA Hydro based rated capacity 80 MW backed up by Diesel Generators with the Viti Levu Interconnected Systems Responsibility vested with the FEA Hydro based rated capacity 80 MW backed up by Diesel Generators with the Viti Levu Interconnected Systems Baggase: 3 MW purchased from the mills during sugar cane harvesting season. Baggase: 3 MW purchased from the mills during sugar cane harvesting season. Vanua Levu & Savusavu. Vanua Levu & Savusavu. About 30% of the population in rural areas do not have access to any form of electricity. About 30% of the population in rural areas do not have access to any form of electricity. Major Reforms occurring in Power Sector. Major Reforms occurring in Power Sector.

ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES - STRATEGIES INCLUSION INCLUSION OF ENERGY SECURITY AS ONE OF THE MAJOR FACETS OF THE COUNTRY’S STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN. PROMOTE PROMOTE EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY BOTH IN THE PUBLIC & PRIVATE SECTORS IN FIJI & PROMOTION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICE COMPANIES. RESEARCH RESEARCH ON USE OF BIOFUELS FOR TRANSPORTATION & POWER GENERATION. SPECIFIC SPECIFIC PROGRAMMES WITH MAJOR CONSUMERS. RENEWABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

ENERGY SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS Energy Energy Policy initially was captured in various Acts. Now a specific Fiji Energy Policy is being developed. Security is one of Strategic Areas within the Energy Policy Framework.  Ensuring  Ensuring security in the supply chain (current 3 weeks max, fuel quality & safety at storage facilities also transportation locally.)  Maximize  Maximize use of Baggase in Sugar Mills for electricity production.  Shifting  Shifting of focus in Sugar Mills towards ethanol production.

EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY IN ALL SECTORS & PROMOTION OF ENERGY SERVICE COMPANIES The overall program has several sub-programs, which include: The overall program has several sub-programs, which include:  Appliance Labelling Programme  Energy Conservation and Implementation Programme.  Public Information and Awareness Programme Through an ADB funded TA we are looking at the creation of a framework to support development of Energy Efficiency Service Companies. Through an ADB funded TA we are looking at the creation of a framework to support development of Energy Efficiency Service Companies.

SPECIFIC EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION PROGRAMMES WITH MAJOR CONSUMERS Managing Managing of Reactive Power – Use of Power Capacitors. Promote Promote Efficient Lighting with Companies in terms of sponsorship etc. Benefits Benefits of Data on Consumption. Load Load Shedding – Leveling of Peaks

USE OF BIOFUEL FOR TRANSPORTATION & POWER GENERATION Rigorous Rigorous testing on the use of Biofuel for Transportation Purposes. Use Use of Coconut Oil / Ethanol for Power Generation at Commercial and Domestic / Rural Communities. The initiative is also being looked at by the World Bank. Collaboration Collaboration with other Pacific Island Countries carrying out similar initiatives.

BROAD BROAD STRATEGIES ADOPTED  Explore  Explore all renewable energy resource available in the Country.  Ascertain  Ascertain the Availability and Reliability of the resource.  Technical  Technical and Economic Evaluation.  Researched  Researched Resource Implemented or Promoted for Development purposes. RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (Resources being Researched)  Solar  Hydro  Biomass  Municipal Waste  Wind  Geothermal  Wave  Hybrid Remote Area Power Supply  Fuel Substitution

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS COMPLEMENTING REDP RENEWABLE ENERGY SERVICE COMPANIES. RENEWABLE ENERGY SERVICE COMPANIES. RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM PRIVATISATION – SUGAR INDUSTRY PRIVATISATION – SUGAR INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING – FEA RESTRUCTURING – FEA

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