Thesis - Reliable electricity supply in rural areas- a case study of the Fiji Islands

This study has been carried out within the framework of the Minor Field Studies Scholarship Programme, MFS, which is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida. This master thesis has been carried out as a Minor Field Study in Fiji. The purpose of the report is to present suggestions on how to improve the electricity situation in a Fijian rural village. The survey consisted of 43 questions mainly regarding the energy usage in the village. Most important is that the local maintenance is conducted properly and that the consumers are aware of how their behavior affects the energy system to ensure efficient usage of the electricity.