Tag: electricity
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Fiji’s Energy Fiji seeks temporary fuel surcharge as global oil prices rise
Fiji’s national power utility is seeking a temporary fuel surcharge as global fuel prices rise, signaling potential short-term changes in electricity costs. Regulators have begun an… Read more
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Fiji urges households to curb electricity use as fuel-price surge strains Energy Fiji Limited
Energy prices are surging worldwide, putting Fiji’s power system under pressure. EFL is urging households and businesses to cut energy use now as costs rise and… Read more
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Palau Forum Faces Oil-Price Volatility as NZ Vows Support for Pacific Leaders
Pacific leaders head to the Palau forum as energy markets stay volatile. Officials say there’s no immediate risk, but the situation could shift—and regional partners are… Read more
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Power restoration underway in Fiji after Cyclone Vaianu damages critical 132kV Wailoa-Cunningham line
Crews race to restore power after a cyclone damages a key transmission line, triggering rolling blackouts across the Central Division. With tough terrain, around-the-clock work and… Read more
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Energy Fiji Limited launches four-block power rotation in Fiji’s Central Division amid repairs
Central Division power will be rotated across four blocks as crews race to repair a major transmission line. The move aims to share the limited electricity… Read more
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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,… Read more
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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.… Read more
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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. Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more