EFL partners with World Bank to drive renewable energy transition in Vanua Levu

In an effort to move away from energy sources that harm the environment, Energy Fiji Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Bank which is helping EFL to transition to renewable energy in Vanua Levu.

EFL and the World Bank will be working on a long-term roadmap for Vanua Levu to transition to renewable energy.

While signing the agreement, EFL Chair Rokoseru Nabalarua says that with all the development underway, they will need energy sources to make sure that they keep the lights on and that the businesses operate.

He says they are already working on a number of initiatives in terms of developing renewables.

EFL also signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank to explore alternative renewable energy solutions in Viti Levu.

World Bank Acting Country Manager, Suzy Yoon says work has already started with dialogues and discussions on other areas of potential cooperation.

She says they want to take the existing capacity of EFL and just enable greater results for the inputs going into the efforts.

Yoon says the Na Vualiku Project is going to be a core through which they will look at all the enabling parts of developing Vanua Levu's potential, both economically, but also to ensure the sustainable growth of the tourism sector that provides jobs and provides for a better future for the Northern Division.

She adds the potential is great, and they are here to facilitate that potential for Vanua Levu but their support can extend beyond that as well.