The resilient development and diversification of Fiji’s energy sector is a long-term priority for the Fijian
Government due in part to rising national energy demand, volatile oil prices, ageing energy
infrastructure, and the intensifying impact of climate change and disaster events on Fiji’s
infrastructure, environment, people, and economy. Beyond these factors and trends there is an array
of current and projected socio-economic and cultural changes that are reconfiguring the way Fijians
utilise different forms of energy and depend on energy services. The introduction of new energy
technologies, increased digitization, and shifting national preferences will continue to further change
the way energy services must be designed, scaled, and delivered. These factors mean that specific
actions and policy measures will be required to adapt to an array of changing demand parameters
that must be met to maintain and improve energy security.
National energy production and consumption in Fiji remains highly dependent on imported fossil fuels
in part due to the current demands of the transport sector and the ongoing reliance on thermal power
plants to supplement renewable energy sources within Fiji’s electricity sector. In light of Fiji’s
commitments to address both the causes and impacts of climate change and transition rapidly to a
sustainable economy producing net-zero emissions annually by 2050, this National Energy Policy
provides the intent, direction, and priority objectives to support national energy security, achieve
universal and equitable access to energy services, harness sustainable sources of energy, maximise
energy efficiency, and improve the institutional arrangements to facilitate this transition.
