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) )
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 …
The poor state of electrical power supply for the institutions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG) in remote rural areas is a known challenge. Having been a business manager and an electrical engineer for all my life, I felt I can make a contribution here. Talks with “Mission-Eine-Welt”, a partner organization …