We are currently setting up our Training site in Malahang, near Lae. This solar power station is a blueprint of what we plan to roll out in remote rural offgrid communities hosting institutions of the Lutheran Church such as schools, hospitals, health centers, seminaries and facilities for adult education.The site is located at ELCPNG’s Development …
The Head Bishop of the ELCPNG, Dr. Jack Urame and General Manager of MAF Technologies, Mr Bryan Mathews, have signed a memorandum between the two organizations on cooperation for the implementation of solar power stations in PNG. This cooperation brings reliable and clean electrical power supply on village-level to remote rural off-grid areas. This is …
The need for reliable clean electrical energy in PNG is most evident. The public electricity grid is over-aged and troubled with frequent blackouts which can last over extended periods such as several weeks in a row. This is caused by poor maintenance of the power transmission lines, interruption by natural disasters or simply the lack …
Public infrastructure in PNG is still much in a development stage. Let’s take a brief look at Transport, Electricity and Communication sectors: Transport: Road transport in PNG is cumbersome and slow. There are only three inter-city highways, partially in bad conditions. One highway stretches out from the capital Port Moresby along the Southern coastline, the …
We are happy to announce that at of one of our planned pilot installation sites –Asaroka Health Center– the local team has sent an endorsement letter welcoming the planned SolSol power station. Support and commitment by the local users is a very important element to ensure the longterm success of a solar installation.
Tell us something about yourself in short words My name is Giesa Panpan, I lead the department of ministerial services in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG). I was a former college lecturer before becoming a pastor. My focus and interest in my line of work include solving problems within ministerial institutions …
Tell us something about yourself in short words My name is Katu and I am currently working as the Head of Lutheran Health Services in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea. My interests include mitigation of issues in regions covered by Lutheran Health Services and improving Health services within those regions. The SolSol project is …
Electrification can bring numerous benefits to rural communities in PNG, transforming lives and fostering development. Some significant benefits are: These benefits of electrification can contribute to holistic development and improved well-being in rural communities, paving the way for sustainable progress and prosperity. (Title photo published by postcourier.com.pg (2024) )
The traditional society in PNG has no notion of metal. Up to the mid-20th century metal was largely unknown. Tools were made of wood and stone, materials for joining building structures were made of bamboo or plant fibres. The technology of melting metals is unknown, the traditional profession of a smith does not exist. Fire is …
In its National Energy Policy 2017-2027, the Government of PNG has set the ambitious goal to provide “70% of population with access to electrical energy by 2030”. Currently, in late 2024, the value holds at 19% — only a very modest increase from the 13% measured in 2017. The policy makers have set a noble …