The Fiaga Diesel Power Plant is a fossil fuel power station in Tuamasaga, Samoa.
| Fiaga Diesel Power Plant | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Samoa |
| Location | Tuamasaga |
| Coordinates | 13°53′06.6″S 171°53′04.8″W / 13.885167°S 171.884667°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2013 |
| Owner(s) | Samoa Electric Power Corporation |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Diesel fuel |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 23 MW |
| Annual net output | 85 GWh |
History edit
The power station was commissioned in April 2013.[1][2] In January 2020 the plant was damaged by lightning.[3]
Technical specifications edit
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 edit
The power plant was financed by the Asian Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Government of Australia.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Fiaga Diesel Power Plant" (PDF). Asian Development Bank. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Samoa opens new diesel plant for Upolu". RNZ. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Samoa's power supply for Upolu island under severe strain". RNZ. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Samoa's power company signs new deal for a new diesel power station". RNZ. 21 November 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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