Pacific Islands embrace solar power to change lives

A profound shift is taking place in the Pacific Islands as countries move away from imported fossil fuels to explore their abundant solar potential and alleviate energy poverty. Over the last decade, the region’s energy transition has swung into full gear, driving the development of a whole new industry. Bruce Clay, general manager of Fiji-based EPC Clay Energy and president of the Sustainable Energy Industry Association of the Pacific Islands (SEIPA), talks about the market dynamics and region-specific challenges of unlocking solar power, on and off the grid.