In the next 3 years, we must reduce our fuel imports by $ million and we need to put strategies in place for that to happen immediately. Some initiatives in place include renewable energy projects as well as encouraging energy conservation practices. Government is offering attractive incentives for renewable energy producers. These include tax-holidays, tax rebates, and lower duties.
The Fiji Electricity Authority has a renewable energy development program which aims to provide 90 percent of energy through renewable sources by 2011. Currently, around 60 to 70 percent of FEA’s annual electricity output is generated by renewable energy sources.