Fiji Airports has entered into a partnership with ITP Renewables Australia to commence the first phase of the solar farm project at Nadi International Airport.
Chief Executive Mesake Nawari emphasized that the signing of this contract marks a significant step forward for the solar initiative. He stated, “The contract encompasses consultancy services that will allow ITP to begin designing the Solar Farm for Nadi International Airport. As we advance through the design phase, we are investing significantly in energy, and we aim to lead the aviation industry in Fiji and the broader region.”
Nawari noted that this contract represents the initial step toward the goal of generating 3.5 megawatts of clean power from the solar farm located on airport property. He explained, “This is a substantial milestone in our pursuit of achieving global accreditation under the Airport Council International’s Green Airport initiative.”
He added that reaching this stage will align Fiji Airports with some of the world’s leading international airports, marking a significant achievement for the organization. It also serves as a valuable learning opportunity that can benefit neighboring airports in the Blue Pacific as they strive for greater sustainability.
The development of the solar farm is part of Fiji Airports’ dedication to reaching a net zero target by 2050 and promoting environmental sustainability. Nawari affirmed, “We can confidently say that the solar farm is no longer just a vision – it is becoming a reality. Our pledge to achieve a net zero carbon footprint places us at the forefront of the global movement for green airports with zero carbon emissions.”
He expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with ITP Renewables Australia in this project, highlighting their expertise in renewable energy consulting throughout Australia and Oceania, particularly in engineering, strategy and compliance, and energy sector analytics within aviation.