Who is solar solutions png?

Solar Solutions PNG is a leading organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people in Papua New Guinea through the power of solar technology. Our mission is to create a prosperous nation where every individual has access to the essential technologies needed to lead healthy lives filled with dignity and opportunity.

Will solar power support rural communities in PNG?

Installation of solar power to support rural communities in P... EU-STREIT PNG preparing to install micro grid solar panels in selected public facilities to support cocoa, vanilla and fisheries entrepreneurs as well as livelihoods of rural communities.

Why is electricity important in Papua New Guinea?

Electricity access is a key driver of socioeconomic development of a nation, and a critical catalyst to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Unfortunately Papua New Guinea (PNG) faces an acute electrification challenge with the majority of the population, especially in rural communities living without basic access to electricity.

How many people in PNG have electricity access?

Going by the binary electricity access measure, about 10-15% of the population of PNG has electricity access, with almost all concentrated in urban areas.

How much electricity does PNG have?

Despite the country’s abundant energy resources, PNG is reported to have an electricity access of around 10-15% based on the binary access-metric system1. Including solar PV pico-lights, the rate of access increases to around 55%, which is still lower than the global average of 89% but demonstrates the already significant impact of PV technology.

Is Papua New Guinea facing an electrification challenge?

Unfortunately Papua New Guinea (PNG) faces an acute electrification challenge with the majority of the population, especially in rural communities living without basic access to electricity.