Renewable energy Total Opens Photovoltaic Solar System Capacity now to supply over 95 per cent of the Vuda Point Terminals power requirement and the FEA grid

TOTAL (FIJI) LIMITED
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In a bid to develop their strategy in becoming an energy provider, Total (Fiji) Limited will open a 67kW photovoltaic solar system at their Vuda Point Terminal today.
The idea for the solar system, which was developed entirely by their staff, was to implement a concrete solution to reduce energy consumption. It was also to demonstrate the capability of SunPower1 E20 panels, the highest efficiency panels on the market today2.
The 67kW system, consisting of 204 E20 panels organised in four ground mounted rows, is capable of generating over 100MWh per year, supplying over 95 per cent of the Vuda Point Terminals power requirement.
The grid connected system will allow for any excess power generated to be transferred to the Fiji Electricity Authority’s grid, and also consume power from the grid when solar power generation is low and during the night.
The solar system, which is a true innovation for petroleum companies in Fiji and the Pacific, follows on from the introduction of Excellium Unleaded and Excellium Diesel fuels into the Fiji market.
The Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and the French Ambassador, Gilles Montagnier, are expected to be the chief guests at the opening today.
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