POWER
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Fiji
Source: World Bank Group
The Monasavu Wailoa Hydroelectric Project is the first stage of Fiji's hydroelectric development program and includes construction of: a 60 m high embankment dam; a water conductor system; and an overground power station with an initial capacity of 40 MW, which can be extended to 80 MW later. The project will help minimize further expansion of the diesel generating capacity, with corresponding sav
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Fiji
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- World Bank Group
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Monasavu Wailoa Hydroelectric Project is the first stage of Fiji's hydroelectric development program and includes construction of: a 60 m high embankment dam; a water conductor system; and an overground power station with an initial capacity of 40 MW, which can be extended to 80 MW later. The project will help minimize further expansion of the diesel generating capacity, with corresponding savings in foreign exchange which will otherwise be required for importing fuel. The foreign exchange savings at current prices are expected to be about US$180 million during the life of the project. Additional benefits will arise from an institutional reform of Fiji's power sector and a stabilization of electricity tarfiffs which will make electricity more affordable for rural customers. The risks associated with the project are those inherent in all hydroelectric projects, such as possible geological problems and hydrological uncertainties, but the investigations carried out indicate that they will be minimal. The Asian development Bank (ADB) is expected to finance as a separate project the transmission facilities necessary to market the energy produced by the proposed project. |
Original sector | (Historic)Electric Power & Other Energy |
Location
Country | Fiji |
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Source | World Bank Group |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-17 |
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