In a strategic move to establish a foothold in the Pacific region renewable energy market, Indigenous-owned EPC Solar has announced its first international expansion, supporting Fiji's sustainability targets.

The company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with several high-profile Fijian partners, including Musket Cove, Plantation Island, and Lomani Island Resort, to install solar and battery systems.

A separate agreement with ONA Coffee will result in the Canberra-based roaster's new coffee factory in Rakiraki, Fiji, powered by 100 per cent renewable energy.

Founded in 2014 by Daryn and Carla Stocks - a Kitja woman and Stolen Generation descendant from East Kimberley - EPC Solar is majority-Indigenous-owned and delivering commercial renewable energy solutions across Australia.

"The business has grown steadily over the past decade, completing projects in every Australian state and territory except Tasmania," Ms Stocks said.

EPC Solar commercial manager, Lucas Sena, said the Pacific represented a compelling opportunity for renewable energy deployment, particularly as island nations face frontline effects of climate change and continued to rely heavily on diesel-powered generators.

"Many remote communities in Fiji still depend on diesel for energy, which is costly, polluting, and unreliable," Mr Sena said.

"By integrating solar and battery systems, we're not only cutting emissions and electricity costs, we're also demonstrating that clean energy can support industrial growth."

Fiji has committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity generation by 2036, with EPC Solar's expansion aligned to that target.

The company now has a pipeline of more than 40 potential sites in the country, and other plans to extend operations into New Zealand and other Pacific Island nations.

EPC Solar was also positioned as a renewable energy provider that could remove financial barriers for businesses and governments, through its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model.

Under the agreement, EPC Solar installs, owns, and maintains the solar infrastructure, while clients pay only for the electricity produced, often at a lower cost than traditional grid power.

The company also offered solar loans and flexible financing options that required little or no upfront capital investment.

"Capital cost is a major barrier in remote communities and among Indigenous businesses," Mr Sena said.

"Our model allows them to shift from paying the grid to paying for cheaper, cleaner power."

EPC also focused on equity and local workforce development via its Kali Pathways program, which offered training to First Nations people for careers in the renewables sector, including on-site training for local workers in remote communities, both in Australia and the Pacific.

The Fiji expansion marked the beginning of the company's broader international strategy, with climate threats looming over Pacific Island nations.

"Fiji was the logical first step," Mr Sena said.

"It has an ambitious clean energy agenda, political stability, and strong community support. We're excited to help accelerate the transition to renewables across the Pacific."