# KYOCERA Fiji Solar Energy Transforms Remote Villages

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/08/kyocera-fiji-solar-energy-transforms-remote-villages/
- Published: 2012-08-21T03:25:31-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Kyocera Powers Remote Fiji Villages with Solar Energy

In a major step toward clean energy access, Kyocera Corporation helped bring solar
power to off-grid communities in Fiji. Through a partnership with the Fiji government
and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Kyocera delivered 405 kilowatts
of renewable solar energy to 37 remote villages.

### Reaching Where the Grid Can’t

Because these villages sit far from conventional power lines, extending the electric
grid was too costly and impractical. Instead, solar energy proved to be the ideal
solution. Kyocera installed distributed [photovoltaic (PV) systems](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/01/universal-bioenergys-ndr-energy-group-signs-mou-with-sacred-power-to-market-solar-and-wind-systems/)
in each village—providing reliable electricity where none existed before.

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Kyocera delivered 405 kilowatts of solar energy to 37 off grid villages across [Fiji](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/01/fiji-achieves-msc-certification/)
helping power homes schools and clinics with clean electricity

Each system powers homes, schools, and medical centers. So rather than rely on noisy
diesel generators or go without light entirely, residents now enjoy clean, sustainable
electricity.

### Energy Access That Empowers Communities

Kyocera’s initiative does more than flip a switch. It transforms lives. For example,
students can now study at night. Clinics can refrigerate medicines. And families
can [charge mobile](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/myford-mobile-the-ultimate-solution-for-charging-your-mobile/)
phones or power small appliances without leaving their communities.

Moreover, using solar reduces reliance on expensive fossil fuels, lowers carbon 
emissions, and builds local energy independence.

### Global Partnership, Local Impact

This project is part of a broader initiative between Japan and Pacific Island nations
to expand sustainable development. While JICA funded the effort, Kyocera supplied
the technology and expertise. Local technicians received training as well, ensuring
the systems could be maintained long-term.

As a result, this project not only brings electricity—but also builds skills and
local ownership.

### A Model for Island Nations

Fiji’s solar success story offers a blueprint for other island nations facing similar
energy challenges. With the right partners and the right technology, even the most
remote locations can leapfrog into a clean energy future.

Kyocera’s work in Fiji proves that sustainability and equity can go hand in hand—
especially when the goal is empowering people, not just lighting homes.

### Sources:

 * [Kyocera Global Newsroom](https://global.kyocera.com/news)
 * [JICA – Japan International Cooperation Agency](https://www.jica.go.jp/english)
 * [IRENA: Off-Grid Renewable Energy Systems](https://www.irena.org/offgrid)

Scottsdale, AZ – August 14, 2012 – Kyocera Corporation ([http://global.kyocera.com/](https://global.kyocera.com/))

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