Fiji Airports has solidified its position as a leader in the region’s green mobility initiative by becoming the largest owner of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Pacific. With the recent acquisition of nine new electric vehicles, the company now operates a fleet of 22 EVs, an achievement that re
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Fiji Airports has solidified its position as a leader in the region’s green mobility initiative by becoming the largest owner of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Pacific. With the recent acquisition of nine new electric vehicles, the company now operates a fleet of 22 EVs, an achievement that reflects its ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainable transportation solutions.
Mesake Nawari, Chief Executive of Fiji Airports, highlighted the significance of this transition. He pointed out that the shift toward electric mobility is gaining momentum globally, especially in sectors like aviation, which are known to contribute substantially to carbon emissions. Nawari explained that by adopting electric vehicles, Fiji Airports is playing its part in the global effort to combat climate change while also setting an example for other industries in the region.
Beyond Fiji Airports, the government has made efforts to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles through policy incentives and infrastructure development. The construction of EV charging stations in major urban centres, including Nadi and Suva, demonstrates the government''s commitment to creating a supportive ecosystem for electric mobility.
Additionally, electric vehicle adoption is on the rise among other Fijian businesses and government sectors, reflecting a nationwide shift toward more sustainable practices. The focus on electric vehicles is also expected to extend beyond public transportation and airports, potentially influencing the private sector as Fiji strengthens its green energy transition.
Fiji is steadily expanding its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. As of 2024, Fiji has several EV charging stations across major areas, with networks like The Switch Network actively rolling out more stations. There are currently about 5 to 7 charging stations in key locations such as Suva, Nadi, and Sigatoka, with plans to increase the number of stations to 15 to 20 in the near future. These charging points are a mix of standard and fast chargers, some of which are powered by solar energy, further aligning with the country’s goals of carbon neutrality by 2050.
The Switch Network, a key player in this initiative, is working to create an integrated green mobility ecosystem in Fiji. In addition to public charging hubs, they are also developing solutions for home and business use, ensuring accessibility across different parts of the country. The first public charging station was launched at the Kundan Singh Supermarket in Suva, and several more are under construction, including ones at Fiji National University and Maui Bay.
The SWITCH Network (SWITCH) launched a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Hub at the Kundan Singh Complex in Suva today – one of many planned charging hubs that will connect Nadi and Suva with the goal of covering Viti Levu (Phase 1) as part of the company''s growing contribution to Fiji''s efforts to transition to a blue-green economy.
Its first EV Charging Station with one charger was established as a pilot at Mana Café in Suva in May this year, and the second receiving final approvals this week.
SWITCH was established in 2021 with the aim of developing a renewable energy-based transport ecosystem in Fiji that aligns with Fiji''s wider development ambitions and the target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are duty exempt in Fiji and easily sourced on the second-hand Japanese market that already supplies most cars in Fiji and the Pacific region.
Recognising that deploying EV charging infrastructure in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) with a limited base of EV users is challenging, SWITCH is developing a green mobility system where it works with public, community and private partners to develop integrated solutions through "green mobility hubs" – the next part of the scaling.
Of encouragement to Fijians wishing to procure vehicles, SWITCH opens up the duty exempt EV market by ensuring development of a charger network that will allow seamless, cost-effective, and carbon-neutral transport across Fiji.
The approach is modular and scalable and can be deployed in towns and communities of any size, including in remote island communities with high dependency on fossil fuels.
This network is being developed by SWITCH through its own investments and with support from a 2022 Blue Accelerator Grant Scheme (BAGS) which is being implemented by the Drua Incubator at Fiji''s Ministry of Economy in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The BAGS Grant is designed to support the development, piloting, and bringing to market, new products, services, and business models that could catalyse commercially viable blue economy activities in Fiji.
The SWITCH Network was established to deliver green transportation solutions in Fiji by implementing public fast charging infrastructure throughout the country''s major travel routes and aiding businesses and individuals in making the shift to low-emission transportation.
The company behind Fiji''s first electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is optimistic that its transformative clean energy project will also spill over to Fiji''s maritime transportation, with plans to produce scalable custom built chargers for Fiji''s maritime areas, powering not only cars and buses but boats too.
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