Fiaga Diesel Power Plant

The Fiaga Diesel Power Plant is a fossil fuel power station in Tuamasaga, Samoa.

Fiaga Diesel Power Plant
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CountrySamoa
LocationTuamasaga
Coordinates13°53′06.6″S 171°53′04.8″W / 13.885167°S 171.884667°W / -13.885167; -171.884667
StatusOperational
Commission date2013
OwnerSamoa Electric Power Corporation
Thermal power station
Primary fuelDiesel fuel
Power generation
Nameplate capacity23 MW
Annual net output85 GWh

History

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The power station was commissioned in April 2013.[1][2] In January 2020 the plant was damaged by lightning.[3]

Technical specifications

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The power station has an installed capacity of 23 MW.[4] It generates 85 GWh of electricity annually, which is 65% of the total load in the country.[1]

Finance

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The power plant was financed by the Asian Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Government of Australia.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Fiaga Diesel Power Plant" (PDF). Asian Development Bank. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Samoa opens new diesel plant for Upolu". RNZ. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Samoa's power supply for Upolu island under severe strain". RNZ. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Samoa's power company signs new deal for a new diesel power station". RNZ. 21 November 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2023.