Papua New Guinea Wind Power Energy Storage Project

Is there wind power in PNG?

A recent study by the International Finance Corporation highlighted the enormous potential for wind power in PNG. There are multiple locations in and around Port Moresby and coastal villages of PNG with wind speeds over 10 meters-per-second.

What will PNG Power do for Papua New Guinea?

PNG Power's Managing Director Flagon Bekker has outlined the state-owned utility's plans to improve the stability and reliability of power supply in Papua New Guinea during a special Business Advantage PNG briefing. He elaborated on what will be the largest ever investment in PNG infrastructure – the nation-building Ramu 2 hydropower project.

How many people in PNG have electricity?

In the early 2000s, less than 10 percent of PNG's population had access to electricity. In recent years, the PNG government announced an ambitious target to accelerate progress - 70 percent of its people will have access to reliable electricity by 2030.

What is the USAID png Electrification Project (PEP)?

Through the USAID PNG Electrification Project (PEP) there are opportunities for U.S. businesses to supply small scale solar products and equipment into the PNG market. Several PNG provincial governments also seek to deliver affordable solar and hydro energy to their constituents. This is a best prospect industry sector for this country.