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Power plant in Tuamasaga, Samoa
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Fiaga Diesel Power Plant
CountrySamoa
LocationTuamasaga
Coordinates13°53′06.6″S 171°53′04.8″W / 13.885167°S 171.884667°W / -13.885167; -171.884667
StatusOperational
Commission date2013
OwnerSamoa Electric Power Corporation
Thermal power station
Primary fuelDiesel fuel
Power generation
Nameplate capacity23 MW
Annual net output85 GWh
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The Fiaga Diesel Power Plant is a fossil fuel power station in Tuamasaga, Samoa.

History

The power station was commissioned in April 2013. In January 2020 the plant was damaged by lightning.

Technical specifications

The power station has an installed capacity of 23 MW. It generates 85 GWh of electricity annually, which is 65% of the total load in the country.

Finance

The power plant was financed by the Asian Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Government of Australia.

References

  1. ^ "Fiaga Diesel Power Plant" (PDF). Asian Development Bank. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  2. "Samoa opens new diesel plant for Upolu". RNZ. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  3. "Samoa's power supply for Upolu island under severe strain". RNZ. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  4. "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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