South Pacific
Pacific nations are moving from imported fuel to locally generated, renewable power. NETS brings Australian utility-grade engineering to that transition – working alongside utilities, governments and developers to plan, build and maintain island energy systems.
Book a consultationExplore FijiWhy it matters
Most Pacific grids are small, isolated and a long way from the nearest fuel supply. Diesel and heavy fuel oil still generate a large share of electricity, which ties power prices to world oil markets and shipping costs.
At the same time, governments across the region have committed to ambitious renewable targets. Meeting them means integrating solar, wind, hydro and storage into grids that were never designed for them – and building infrastructure that can withstand cyclones and a changing climate.
The challenge
Diesel and fuel oil expose budgets and consumers to global price swings and supply disruption.
Hydro output rises and falls with rainfall, so dry years push utilities back onto expensive fuel.
Islands can't share power with their neighbours, so every grid must balance itself as solar and wind grow.
Generation, lines and substations need to be designed to stay standing – and recover quickly – after severe weather.
What we do
From early studies to long-term operation, we work across the full life of an energy asset.
Emerging technology
Pacific islands sit beside one of the world's largest energy resources: the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep ocean water. Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) uses that difference to generate renewable power around the clock – day and night, in any weather.
NETS is exploring the potential for OTEC in Fiji as part of our commitment to long-term, firm renewable supply for island nations.
Countries
More country profiles will be added as our Pacific work grows.
Talk to us about feasibility, grid integration or delivery.