US agency says microgrid could provide model for PNG
The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, has committed $1.86 million (USD 1.2 million) to support the development of a solar-powered microgrid in Papua New Guinea’s Central province.
Zinc-bromide battery company Gelion to deliver 100 MWh of storage in PNG partnership
Sydney-based zinc-bromide battery technology company Gelion will deliver 100 MWh of energy storage to Mayur Renewables for its clean energy projects in Papua New Guinea under a new deal.
Regional strategy to turbocharge Indonesian solar
A roadmap to rapid carbon emission reduction has suggested the nation add 2.4 GW of generation capacity next year as part of a 15 GW new-solar target this decade. The claims of solar-plus-storage should be ignored for now, according to a new policy document, because batteries will make PV less competitive with coal.
‘You can’t go wrong with solar’
2.5 MW of solar is being deployed at three project sites in Papua New Guinea, with commercial operations likely to begin within nine months. The installations will provide power in the island province of New Ireland at lower prices, while also improving access to electricity.
Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference highlights important role for Australian solar in the Pacific Islands
pv magazine Australia speaks to conference presenters on solar energy for development outcomes via academic-industry collaboration.
