| Mata ‘o e La‘a Solar Facility | |
|---|---|
| Country | Tonga |
| Location | Vaini, Tongatapu |
| Coordinates | 21°11′23.9″S 175°11′24.6″W / 21.189972°S 175.190167°W / -21.189972; -175.190167 |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2014 |
| Commission date | 29 May 2015 |
| Construction cost | US$14.7 million |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 1 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. It was then officially opened by King Tupou VI on 29 May 2015.
Technical specifications
The power plant has an installed capacity of 1 MW. The plant is connected to Maama Mai Solar Farm through 15 km long fiber-optic cable.
Finance
The power plant was constructed at a cost of US$14.7 million funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
See also
References
- 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.
- ^ "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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