Solar Lighting Maintenance in Papua New Guinea

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.

What is off-grid lighting in Papua New Guinea?

Lighting Papua New Guinea 24 2.4. HOW OFF-GRID LIGHTING CURRENTLY SERVES THE PNG MARKET Main sources of light for off grid communities in PNG are kerosene, diesel gen-sets, torches powered by batteries, and to a more limited extent, candles and wood.

What is the penetration of renewable lighting products in PNG?

The penetration of the market by renewable lighting products today is very low. Based on the HIES and stakeholder interviews, IFC estimates that of the 1.3m households in PNG, less than 2 percent use solar lighting products and less than 1 percent use high quality solar lighting products.

What can Papua New Guinea do without lighting?

Likewise, a significant number of Papua New Guineans engage in economic activities that, without proper lighting, must end at sundown. For instance, micro-retail outlets, fisherman and small holder farmers cannot sell, catch or process products without lighting.

What is the current solar market in PNG?

CURRENT SOLAR MARKET IN PNG: STILL AT THE STARTING GATE 3.1. SOLAR LIGHTING MARKET The penetration of the market by renewable lighting products today is very low.

Is png a good market for off-grid solar lighting?

FOCUS ON QUALITY One of the benefits of PNG being such a nascent market for off-grid solar lighting products is that poor quality products have yet to penetrate and cause market spoilage.