The Mata ‘o e La‘a Solar Facility or Vaini Solar Facility is a photovoltaic power plant in Vaini, Tongatapu, Tonga.
| Mata ‘o e La‘a Solar Facility | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Tonga |
| Location | Vaini, Tongatapu |
| Coordinates | 21°11′23.9″S 175°11′24.6″W / 21.189972°S 175.190167°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2014 |
| Commission date | 29 May 2015 |
| Construction cost | US$14.7 million |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 1 MW |
History edit
The construction of the power plant started in 2014.[1] It was then officially opened by King Tupou VI on 29 May 2015.[2]
Technical specifications edit
The power plant has an installed capacity of 1 MW.[3] The plant is connected to Maama Mai Solar Farm through 15 km long fiber-optic cable.[4]
Finance edit
The power plant was constructed at a cost of US$14.7 million funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Shaw, Amali (8 June 2016). "Tonga Solar Energy Project - Mata 'o e La'a Solar Facility". PRDR for SE4ALL. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "King receives Mata 'o e La'a Solar Facility for Tonga". Matangi Tonga Online. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Mata 'o e La'a". Tonga Power Ltd. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Japan handover the Mata 'o e La'a Solar Generation Facility for Tonga". Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Tonga. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
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