Mata ʻo e Laʻa Solar Facility
Photovoltaic power plant in Vaini, Tongatapu, Tonga
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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.
| Mata ‘o e La‘a Solar Facility | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Tonga |
| Location | Vaini, Tongatapu |
| Coordinates | 21°11′23.9″S 175°11′24.6″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2014 |
| Commission date | 29 May 2015 |
| Construction cost | US$14.7 million |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 1 MW |
History
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]
