What CBS Power Solutions does

CBS Power Solutions (Fiji) Ltd is a privately-held, Fiji-incorporated engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor and renewable energy services provider, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Nasinu (Suva), Fiji. The company designs, supplies, installs, commissions and maintains power systems built around solar PV (grid-connect and off-grid), wind, hybrid solar-wind-diesel-battery configurations, battery backup, standby diesel generators (including bio-fuel variants from 10kVA to 400kVA), and telecom power infrastructure (DC systems, rectifiers, UPS). It complements these systems with energy auditing per the AS/NZS 3598:2000 standard, energy management system development, renewable energy consultancy, and licensed asbestos removal and disposal. Its core technology is conventional electrical power engineering tailored for harsh tropical island environments, drawing on multi-vendor hardware partnerships with MorningStar, Trina Solar, Yingli Solar, and TBS Electronics rather than proprietary platforms. CBS reports a team of 51–100 including electrical engineers, licensed electricians, electrical fitters/mechanics and apprentices.

The company generates revenue through three principal streams: turnkey EPC project contracts billed as professional services; hardware resale of solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, and bundled solar kits sourced from its OEM partners; and recurring managed services including 3-year comprehensive maintenance programs and revenue from training/education packages. It sells primarily via project-based enterprise sales targeting government utilities, multilateral development programs, and institutional buyers — exemplified by clients such as Solomon Island Electricity Authority, Palau Public Utilities Corporation, Kiribati Public Utilities Board, Tuvalu Electricity Corporation, Fiji Electricity Authority, the Department of Energy / Government of Fiji, the University of the South Pacific, and Water Authority of Fiji. Strategic and financial partners include Masdar as a core implementing partner, the Secretariat of the Pacific Community and SPREP for regional program execution, plus development financiers (EU, UNDP, World Bank, ADB, US AID) that channel donor funds into CBS-delivered projects.

The firm operates across the Australia and Oceania / South Pacific region, with active project delivery spanning at least 10 Pacific Island jurisdictions — Fiji, Solomon Islands, Palau, Kiribati, Tuvalu, the Federated States of Micronesia, Tonga, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Niue — plus Australia. Recent product-line evidence indicates ongoing broadening from pure solar PV into wind, hybrid, telecommunications power, bio-fuel generators, and power factor correction, alongside longer-duration managed-service and consultancy engagements that point to a deliberate shift toward recurring revenue alongside episodic EPC wins.

Name

CBS Power Solutions

Legal name

CBS Power Solutions (Fiji) Ltd

Website

https://cbspowersolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CBS Power Solutions is a Fiji-based EPC contractor that designs, supplies, installs and maintains solar PV, hybrid, battery, generator, and telecom power systems for government utilities and multilateral donor programs across the South Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy EPC Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation & Interconnection EPC (Collector/POI Substations, Switchyards) (EUAEADAC), Electrical BOP & Collection Systems (MV/HV Cabling, Switchgear, Protection, Grounding) (EUAMAFAD), Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Solar EPC services
• Renewable energy systems
• Off-grid power solutions
• Hybrid power generation
• Battery backup systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Nasinu

HQ country

Fiji

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Services: Turn-key solutions for commercial and residential scale Off-grid, On-Grid, and Hybrid power systems including design, supply, installation and commissioning
2. Renewable Energy Products: Sales of solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, solar kits and miscellaneous components from brands including MorningStar, Trina, Yingli, TBS
3. Technical Services and Maintenance: Engineering, project management and operation services for innovative energy solutions including 3-year comprehensive maintenance programs
4. Training and Education Services: Development and delivery of education and training packages in renewable power systems and energy management

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CBS Power Solutions (Fiji) Ltd provides turn-key Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy systems including off-grid solar, grid-connect PV, hybrid solar/wind/diesel/battery, battery backup, and telecommunications power systems. The company also supplies solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, solar kits and ancillary components from brands such as MorningStar, Trina, Yingli, and TBS, and delivers energy audits per AS/NZS 3598:2000, ongoing maintenance, and renewable energy consultancy for commercial, residential, government, utility, and telecom clients across the South Pacific.

Product overview

CBS Power Solutions offers a portfolio of renewable energy products and professional services spanning the full project lifecycle from analysis and design through to installation and maintenance. Its product lineup centers on six product categories — Solar Panels (brands including MorningStar, Trina, Yingli), Inverters, Charge Controllers (including TBS brand), Batteries (industrial deep-cycle and VRLA types), Solar Kits (bundled off-grid packages), and Miscellaneous Components — all sourced from leading manufacturers. Complementing these products is a suite of professional services including standalone solar and grid-connect PV systems, wind power and hybrid power systems, battery backup, telecommunications power infrastructure (standby power, rectifiers, UPS), industrial battery systems, energy auditing per AS/NZS 3598:2000, bio fuel and diesel generators, renewable energy consultancy, and asbestos removal and disposal. The company operates as a turn-key solutions provider, designing, engineering, supplying, installing, and maintaining power systems across commercial, residential, government, and telecommunications clients throughout the South Pacific and Oceania region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Panels High-quality solar photovoltaic panels sourced from brands including MorningStar, Trina, and Yingli, supplied for CBS Power Solutions' EPC projects and direct customers across the South Pacific.
• Inverters Power inverters for converting DC solar power to AC for residential and commercial renewable energy installations.
• Charge Controllers Solar charge controller units for regulating power flow from solar panels to batteries, sourced from brands including TBS Electronics.
• Batteries Industrial and deep-cycle batteries for energy storage in standalone and hybrid renewable power systems.
• Solar Kits Complete bundled solar power kits combining panels, batteries, charge controllers, and accessories for off-grid and backup power applications.
• Miscellaneous Components Additional solar power system components and accessories supporting solar panel, inverter, battery, and charge controller installations.
• Stand Alone Solar Power Systems Turn-key off-grid solar power system design, supply, installation, and commissioning for remote locations across the South Pacific.
• Grid Connect PV System On-grid photovoltaic system solutions connecting solar installations to utility power networks for commercial and utility-scale customers.
• Wind Power Systems Wind power generation systems, including hybrid wind and solar configurations for remote and island environments.
• Hybrid Power Systems Combined solar, wind, diesel, and battery storage hybrid power systems providing reliable renewable energy with backup capability.
• Battery Backup Systems Battery energy storage systems for backup power and load shifting in renewable energy installations.
• Telecommunication Power Systems Standby power, hybrid power, rectifier, and UPS systems designed for telecommunications network infrastructure.
• Industrial Battery Systems Industrial-grade battery solutions including Hoppecke OPzS tubular plate batteries and VRLA battery banks for power substations and telecommunications facilities.
• Energy Audit and Management Services Energy auditing per AS/NZS 3598:2000, system design, complete engineering solutions, and power factor correction services.
• Bio Fuel and Diesel Generators Bio-fuel compliant and diesel genset solutions including coconut oil fuel generators and standby diesel units ranging from 10kVA to 400kVA.
• Renewable Energy Consultancy Services Consulting services for renewable energy projects, electrical management, and HV/LV electrical works.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully delivered multiple MW-scale solar PV projects across Pacific Island nations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MasdarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbu Dhabi Future Energy Company implementing renewable energy projects in Pacific region. Works with CBS Power Solutions as implementing partner on multiple solar PV projects funded by Abu Dhabi.
• SPREPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme - regional organization working on environmental protection.
• Secretariat of Pacific Community (SPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization implementing renewable energy projects in Pacific. SPC works with CBS Power Solutions on solar installations and battery supply projects in Federated States of Micronesia and Fiji.
• MorningStarcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of solar controllers and inverters. CBS Power Solutions specializes in MorningStar products for solar systems.
• Trina SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor solar panel manufacturer. CBS Power Solutions sources Trina solar panels as part of their product offerings.
• Yingli SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal solar panel manufacturer. CBS Power Solutions includes Yingli in their high quality solar panel product categories.
• TBS ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of power electronics and battery solutions. CBS Power Solutions specializes in TBS products as part of their offering.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and industrial automation major supplying switchgear, UPS, battery systems and grid‑tie inverters. Comparable in power systems integration (the supplier behind much of CBS's product stack) and into utility/telecom customers, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Hitachi Energy: Provider of substations, switchgear and grid interconnection equipment for utility and renewable projects worldwide. Comparable as a supplier/standard for the substation and interconnection EPC work CBS executes on its solar hybrid projects.
• ABB (Electrification): Swiss‑Swedish electrification and power infrastructure major. Comparable as a global incumbent that supplies the switchgear, transformers and protection equipment underpinning CBS's substation and BOP installations, and which bids into the same donor‑funded utility projects.

Direct peers

• Akuo Energy: Paris‑based independent renewable energy producer and EPC investor that has historically targeted island and off‑grid geographies (French Overseas Territories, Pacific, Caribbean). Directly comparable as an island‑focused turnkey renewables developer with full‑lifecycle project delivery.
• PowerGen Renewable Energy: East African renewable energy EPC and mini‑grid developer (now part of ENGIE Equity). Comparable as a regional solar/hybrid mini‑grid EPC operating in donor‑financed emerging markets with similar tropical execution conditions.
• Greenlight Planet (Sun King): Off‑grid solar PAYG provider for emerging‑market households and small businesses, operating across Africa and Asia. Comparable in distribution of solar home systems and rural electrification at scale, though with a consumer‑finance rather than EPC business model.
• d.light: Global off‑grid solar company selling solar home systems and appliances to households in Africa and Asia with strong multilateral donor relationships. Directly comparable in donor‑funded rural electrification and product distribution in tropical developing markets.

Others

• SMA Solar Technology: German solar inverter manufacturer central to most utility‑scale and off‑grid solar BoS designs. Comparable as a Tier‑1 inverter supplier relationship analogous to CBS's MorningStar / TBS stack, and active in donor‑backed mini‑grid tenders globally.

Emerging players

• Zola Electric (formerly Off Grid Electric): Off‑grid solar + battery pay‑as‑you‑go provider across sub‑Saharan Africa. Comparable in product (solar home systems with battery storage) and in serving rural customers in donor‑backed programs, though Africa‑focused rather than Pacific.

Regional players

• Infratil: Wellington, NZ‑based infrastructure investor with significant Pacific Island renewable energy exposure (e.g., long‑held stake in Tonga Power). Comparable as a Pacific‑focused infrastructure capital partner that could co‑invest alongside or in competition with CBS on Pacific EPC projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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