Solar & wind farm atlas · Polynesia
Solar & wind farms in Samoa
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Samoa tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
8 MW
#172 of 222 countries
Solar PV
8 MW
#166 worldwide
Onshore wind
0 MW
#176 for wind
Under construction
0 MW
planned: 0 MW
Facilities tracked
3
all statuses
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Samoa has 8 MW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 3 tracked facilities, ranking #172 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Solar dominates: 100% of the operating capacity (8 MW) comes from solar parks, against 0 MW of wind.
The largest concentrations are in Apia (4 MW).
See also: Samoa energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Samoa
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satapuala solar farm | Solar PV | 4.6 MW | 2015 | — | Sun Pacific Energy CO LTD |
| Faeolo International Airport solar farm | Solar PV | 2.1 MW | 2016 | Apia | — |
| Faleata Racecourse solar farm | Solar PV | 1.4 MW | 2016 | Apia | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Samoa?
The largest operating solar facility in Samoa in this dataset is Satapuala solar farm, with about 4.6 MW, in operation since 2015.
How much solar capacity does Samoa have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 8 MW in operation in Samoa (#166 worldwide in this atlas), plus 0 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Samoa have?
0 MW of wind farms are operating (0 MW onshore), ranking #176 in this atlas, with 0 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Samoa?
3 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 3 solar PV, 0 onshore wind.
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Nearby countries
French Polynesia 19 MWTonga 6 MWAmerican Samoa 1 MWCook Islands 1 MW