Tell us something about yourself in short words?
My name is Bonnie Keoka and I am a 53 years old Papua New Guinean. I spent over 28 years working with people and farmers in many rural areas of Papua New Guinea (PNG). I am the Head of the Development Service Division of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea (PNG). I am so glad to be a member of the SolSol Steering Committee.
The Solsol project is about to start now. What do you expect the project will achieve in the next few years?
I wish to see that all off-grid hospitals, schools and seminaries can independently access electricity on a reliable stand-alone SolSol PV station.
What made you join the Solsol project team?
I want to share my passion to include as many people as possible to be part of and to experience the benefit of the Solsol project.
What do you see as your contribution to the project?
My contribution to the project is to ensure that the purpose of the Solsol project is clear and it willingly establishes itself into the ELCPNG management structure by effectively communicating to various relevant people and presenting results in meetings.
What is the most surprising thing you learnt during your time at the Solsol project?
The people in rural areas desperately need the SolSol project. However, the biggest factor that is hindering the growth and development of the project to reach the people is the lack of a structural and policy framework. That is the bottleneck for effective flow of project resources in reaching the people.
In your daily life, what are the three most important things to keep on power with solar?
lights, charging station for phone & computer and fridge.
Which three words do you associate with Solsol project?
Ingenious, Appropriate, People
Bonnie, Thank You for your insights and all the best wishes for the project.