SUVA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Fiji is expected to release a comprehensive plan to address the global energy crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict, with the adoption of green energy being a key component of these measures.

Photo taken on April 3, 2022 shows a beach in Suva, Fiji. (Photo: Xinhua)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka told Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) on Saturday that about 60 percent of Fiji's electricity currently comes from renewable sources, emphasizing that initiatives to further expand the use of green energy are progressing steadily.

According to Gavoka, key initiatives carried out include maximizing energy production from sugarcane by-products at the Labasa, Lautoka, and Rarawai mills, which supplied additional power to towns and cities during peak demand periods.

Other underutilized facilities, such as a plant on the Coral Coast that primarily relies on wood chips, are also being considered to strengthen the electricity supply, he added.

The deputy prime minister said that many resorts in Fiji have already invested in solar and other renewable solutions, and current energy pressures are expected to accelerate wider adoption of these solutions across the tourism industry.

These measures aim not only to reduce reliance on imported fuel but also to support sustainable growth and enhance the resilience of Fiji's tourism sector, he said.