Meta Data
Draft: 
No
Revision of previous policy?: 
No
Effective Start Year: 
2016
Scope: 
National
Document Type: 
Overarching Policy
Economic Sector: 
Power
Energy Types: 
Power
Issued by: 
Ministry for Infrustructure and Transport
Overall Summary: 
The Fiji Rural Electrification Policy 2016 aims to guide all users to the provision of continuous electricity to all potential consumers in Fiji.
Access
Energy access priorities: 
1.2. The detailed objectives of the Rural Electrification Policy are: 1.2.1. Address the electricity requirements of consumers in the rural areas primarily for social development but economic development will also be taken into consideration; 1.2.1.1. A rural area is defined as any area outside of gazetted towns and cities in Fiji. 1.2.1.2. A consumer is any premises in Fiji villages and settlements as well as isolated households, schools, farms and small commercial premises. 1.2.1.3. Ensure the provision of social benefit electricity to rural consumers while clearly defining and limiting the overall level of Government subsidy. 1.2.1.4. Incorporate the Government stations within the rural electrification network and rationalize Government expenditure within the Government stations. 1.2.1.5. The policy will be consistent with other Government policies.
Renewable Energy
RE priorities: 
[...] the duties and responsibilities of the Department of Energy must include, but are not limited to the following: [...] i. To assess the resources and potential for certain types of rural electrification schemes (e.g. hydro, solar) in given areas of Fiji.