Energy alternatives as part of the EU Sugar Adaptation Strategy

Client: European Commission

Area: Fiji

Timeline: June 2006 – October 2006

Details: Improved capacity and reliability of co-generation from the sugar mills could contribute approximately 40% of Fiji’s current grid-based electricity supply. This, combined with other power generation initiatives driven by the Fiji Energy Authority (the Regulator and Utility) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs), can help both to reduce current expensive diesel imports (between 80 and 90 million Fiji dollars per annum) and to achieve the official renewable energy targets.

OneWorld’s role: OneWorld was involved in developing strategy scenarios for improving capacity and reliability of cogeneration. Our work included:

  • Economic analysis and technical specifications for cogeneration
  • Establishing biomass supply for year-round co-generated electricity into the national grid
  • Establishing separate IPPs for the cogeneration plants and supporting an enabling environment that supports IPPs in Fiji
  • Negotiating new PPAs for each cogeneration facility
  • Establishing an investor plan for each cogeneration facility