Who will chair the Fiji Energy Policy Committee?

He said the committee would be chaired by the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Public Works and Meteorological Services and Transport. Mr Rabuka said the policy was formulated after an extensive review of the earlier energy policies and aimed to support the effective development of Fiji’s energy sector.

Why does Fiji rely on fossil fuels?

Fiji's national energy production and consumption remains highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, due to the current demands of the transport sector and the ongoing relience on thermal power plants to suppliment renewable energy sources within electricity sector.

What is the energy mix in Fiji?

The energy mix in Fiji is becoming increasingly important as the country tries to shift away from fossil fuels towards low-carbon sources of energy, such as nuclear or renewables like hydropower, solar, and wind.

Is biomass used for electricity in Fiji?

Traditional biomass, such as the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter, is not included as a source of electricity in Fiji. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Fiji's electricity primarily comes from other sources like nuclear power and renewables.

What type of electricity is used in Fiji?

In Fiji, renewable electricity is generated from sources such as hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass, and wave and tidal power. This does not include traditional biomass.