EPC Renewables has announced the Yaqara project in Fiji, which will add more than 140 MW of solar, alongside 240 MWh of battery storage
The Australian company says this project will establish its first major IPP platform in Fiji
The development is expected to create about 200 jobs for Indigenous Fijians while supporting local clean-energy skills.
Australia-based renewable energy company EPC Renewables will develop 142 MW of solar PV and 240 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in Fiji, under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Energy Fiji Limited (EFL).
EPC Renewables says this marks its entry into the country's independent power producer (IPP) market. It also marks its transformation from an EPC contractor to a developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy infrastructure across Australia, Fiji, and the Pacific.
The Australian company plans to deploy the capacity in two stages: 22 MW of solar PV and 40 MWh of BESS under Phase I, and 120 MW of solar PV and 200 MWh of storage under Phase II. Together, the two stages would bring the project to 142 MW of solar capacity and 240 MWh of battery storage.
The project will supply renewable electricity to EFL under a long-term energy supply arrangement. According to EPC Renewables, the combination of solar generation and battery storage will help increase locally generated power and reduce Fiji's reliance on imported diesel generation.
The battery system is also expected to allow renewable electricity to be dispatched when needed, supporting grid stability and reliability. Grupo Cobra of Spain is on board to provide EPC works for the first phase and potential future expansions of the Yaqara project.
The development is also linked to plans for a wider economic precinct around Yaqara. The company said this could eventually include residential, tourism, commercial, and industrial activities, as well as port and airport infrastructure.
“This project establishes our first major IPP platform in Fiji and demonstrates our commitment to delivering reliable renewable energy infrastructure while creating long-term economic, employment and community benefits,” said Daryn Stocks, Managing Director of EPC Renewables.
EPC Renewables expects the project to support employment for about 200 Indigenous Fijians. The company said it will work with the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), Smart Energy Council (SEC), and Sustainable Energy Industry Association of the Pacific Islands (SEIAPI) on workforce development and training. This partnership could open a pathway for locals to build careers in engineering, electrical, and clean energy fields.
At the end of 2025, Fiji’s total installed renewable energy capacity was 227 MW, unchanged from the previous year, comprising 11 MW of solar PV, among others, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
