A Fiji Times report highlighted strong demand from Fijian households and businesses to go solar, demand that, a recent survey found, isn't yet matched by the financing options available in the market.
Why demand for solar is so strong in Fiji
The appetite is not hard to explain. Fiji has one of the best solar resources in the Pacific, with strong sun year-round. Household power bills are a real monthly pressure, and grid outages are a fact of life in many areas, which makes battery backup genuinely valuable rather than a luxury. For a lot of families, solar is not an environmental statement first. It is a practical answer to a monthly cost and an unreliable supply.
The financing gap
The report's finding rings true to what we hear from customers: plenty of households want solar, but far fewer can comfortably pay for a full system in one upfront amount. Where mature solar markets offer a menu of green loans and payment plans, Fiji's options have been limited. That gap, not the technology and not the sun, is what holds many families back.
How we approach it
Closing that gap is exactly what we're working on. Solar Hub Fiji offers flexible payment options so more Fijians can make the switch without one large upfront cost. See our finance options →
We have also removed the other big unknown: price. Our two battery-included home packages carry straight, published prices, Home Essential at FJ$21,000 and Home Premium at FJ$33,500, fully installed. No haggling, no mystery quote, and the battery is in the price rather than an add-on surprise.
A sensible way to start
If you are weighing up solar, start with your EFL bill. Our savings calculator turns your monthly spend into an indicative picture of system size and savings range in Fijian dollars. From there, a free site assessment confirms what your roof can actually support, and an engineer designs the system before you commit to anything.
Demand is clearly there. Our job is to make saying yes as straightforward as the decision deserves to be. Talk to the team when you are ready.
What to have ready when you ask for a quote
If you want a fast, accurate answer, three things help. Recent EFL bills, ideally a few months' worth, tell us your real usage pattern. A note on who owns the property matters, because solar is fitted to the building and installation needs the owner's approval. And a sense of your timeline lets us schedule the site assessment and design realistically.
From there the process is the same for everyone: free assessment, engineer-checked design, and a written proposal in Fijian dollars before you commit to anything.