Mata ʻo e Laʻa Solar Facility

Mata ‘o e La‘a Solar Facility
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CountryTonga
LocationVaini, Tongatapu
Coordinates21°11′23.9″S 175°11′24.6″W / 21.189972°S 175.190167°W / -21.189972; -175.190167
StatusOperational
Construction began2014
Commission date29 May 2015
Construction costUS$14.7 million
Power generation
Nameplate capacity1 MW
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The Mata ‘o e La‘a Solar Facility or Vaini Solar Facility is a photovoltaic power plant in Vaini, Tongatapu, Tonga.

History

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

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

The power plant was constructed at a cost of US$14.7 million funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Shaw, Amali (8 June 2016). "Tonga Solar Energy Project - Mata 'o e La'a Solar Facility". PRDR for SE4ALL. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  2. ^ "King receives Mata 'o e La'a Solar Facility for Tonga". Matangi Tonga Online. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Mata 'o e La'a". Tonga Power Ltd. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  4. ^ 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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