EPC Renewables and Grupo Cobra are planning a 142 MW solar project with 240 MWh of battery storage in Fiji, to be developed in two stages. The Yaqara project is expected to reduce reliance on imported diesel while supporting Fiji’s renewable energy targets and creating about 200 local jobs.
Australia’s EPC Renewables and Spanish project developer Grupo Cobra have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Energy Fiji Ltd. (EFL) for the development of a large-scale solar and battery project in Fiji.
The Yaqara solar and battery project is to be delivered over two stages with the initial phase to comprise 22 MW of solar paired with a 40 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Stage two features 120 MW of solar generation and a 200 MWh BESS.
EPC Renewables, formerly EPC Solar, will be responsible for the financing, development, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of the solar and batter facility that is to be supported by a long-term energy supply arrangement with EFL.
In addition to the agreement with EFL, EPC Renewables has also executed an MOU with Grupo Cobra, establishing a framework to collaborate on the delivery of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works for stage one and future project expansions.
