Fiji : Rural Electrification Support Project

Sovereign Project | 57056-001

The project will support the Government of Fiji to demonstrate a clean, sustainable, and reliable rural electrification model that can be replicated across the country, by expanding and upgrading a mini-hydropower facility and installing a solar photovoltaic (PV)-based mini-grid together with battery energy storage system (BESS) in remote locations. The project will also help create a robust operations and maintenance (O&M) system for rural electrification in Fiji, through institutional strengthening of the government and capacity development of the concerned communities. The project will directly benefit approximately 190 households (or approximately 1,070 individuals) in remote locations, by improving their access to electricity generated from renewable energy sources.

Project Details

Project Name Rural Electrification Support Project
Project Number 57056-001
Country / Economy Fiji
Project Status Active
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Grant
Source of Funding / Amount
Grant 9240-FIJ: Rural Electrification Support Project
Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific US$ 3.00 million
Operational Priorities OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability
OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity
Sector / Subsector

Energy / Energy sector development and institutional reform - Renewable energy generation - small hydro - Renewable energy generation - solar
Gender Effective gender mainstreaming
Description The project will support the Government of Fiji to demonstrate a clean, sustainable, and reliable rural electrification model that can be replicated across the country, by expanding and upgrading a mini-hydropower facility and installing a solar photovoltaic (PV)-based mini-grid together with battery energy storage system (BESS) in remote locations. The project will also help create a robust operations and maintenance (O&M) system for rural electrification in Fiji, through institutional strengthening of the government and capacity development of the concerned communities. The project will directly benefit approximately 190 households (or approximately 1,070 individuals) in remote locations, by improving their access to electricity generated from renewable energy sources.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The proposed project will demonstrate hybrid renewable energy model, combining mini hydropower, solar photovoltaic based mini-grid system, and battery energy storage system to supply stable clean electricity in rural Fiji. Upon successful completion in 2027, the project will supply 100% of renewable energy power to meet the demand in targeted communities. Together with capacity enhancement for the government, relevant energy agencies, and local communities to establish robust operations and maintenance system, the project is also expected to be replicated in the other rural communities in Fiji.
Impact

A resource-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable energy sector achieved
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Access to electricity generated from renewable energy sources improved
Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

Renewable energy supply in the project areas increased.

Capacity for O&M strengthened
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location Buca Bay, Tiliva
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement C
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services Recruitment of all consultants will follow ADB's Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time)
Procurement All procurement of goods and works will follow ADB's Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time).
Responsible ADB Officer Shiihara, Takeshi
Responsible ADB Department Sectors Group
Responsible ADB Division Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE)
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Economy
Timetable
Concept Clearance 08 Jun 2023
Fact Finding 24 Jul 2023 to 04 Aug 2023
MRM -
Approval 08 Dec 2023
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 08 Dec 2023

Grant 9240-FIJ

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
08 Dec 2023 14 Dec 2023 17 Jan 2024 30 Jun 2028 - -
Financing Plan Grant Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 3.40 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 0.00 31 Jan 2024 0.00 0.00 0%
Counterpart 0.40 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 3.00 31 Jan 2024 0.00 0.00 0%
Status of Covenants
Category Sector Safeguards Social Financial Economic Others
Rating - - - - - Partly satisfactory

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Title Document Type Document Date
Rural Electrification Support Project: Initial Environmental Examination Initial Environmental Examination Aug 2023

Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation

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Tenders

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Contracts Awarded

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Procurement Plan

Title Document Type Document Date
Rural Electrification Support Project: Procurement Plan Procurement Plans Aug 2023