Vaturu is a 3 MW hydro power plant in Fiji, operated by Fiji Electricity Authority since 2005. It plays a role in the country's renewable energy initiatives. Ranked #4 of 4 hydro plants in Fiji, Vaturu represents 1.44% of the total hydro capacity of 209 MW. The largest hydro plant in Fiji is Wailoa at 160 MW, making Vaturu 53.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Nadarivatu (40 MW, Hydro), Vuda (20 MW, Oil), and Butoni (10.1 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the western region of Fiji, approximately 30 km from Lautoka.
21 years old
Fiji, Oceania
- 10. largest of 12 plants in Fiji
- #32,056 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,023 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.95% of the installed capacity of Fiji
21 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Fiji Electricity Authority operates 9 plants totalling 293 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 250 MW combined
Source: Fiji Electricity Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Vaturu is a hydro power plant producing approximately 11 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Fiji- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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