electricity
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Fiji Maintains Stable Power as EFL Unveils US$2B Renewables Upgrade to Strengthen Grid
Fiji’s power grid is holding steady even as global energy markets show volatility. With renewables already powering about half the grid and big capacity upgrades ahead, resilience and smarter energy use are on the agenda.
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Fiji to fast-track solar and biomass to curb fuel imports and shield tourism from energy shocks
Fiji readies a sweeping energy plan to shield the economy from global shocks by accelerating renewable power and smarter energy use, with tourism at its core. The move hints at a tighter, more sustainable energy future for the island nation.
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Fiji’s power secure as EFL flags fuel disruption risk and renewables reach half of generation
Fiji’s energy grid remains stable in the face of global tensions, as renewables expand and contingency plans are stepped up to keep power affordable and reliable.
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Fiji to electrify 1,200 households with 50 grid extensions and 1,000 solar home systems in 2024–25
Fiji unveils a substantial plan to widen electricity access, pairing grid upgrades with solar home systems and backed by international funding. This bold dual-track approach aims to bring cleaner, more reliable power to rural areas and attract private investment in renewables.
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Solomon Islands central bank warns of higher fuel and electricity costs as global oil shock bites
Global oil markets stay under pressure amid ongoing regional tensions, hinting at rising fuel and power costs. The Solomon Islands’ central bank warns households and businesses to brace for higher energy bills, with impacts likely starting mid-2026. With most fuels imported, energy costs could ripple through transport and electricity, tightening already stretched budgets.