Solar Solutions PNG Ltd

Happy International Volunteer Day! We are incredibly honoured to have worked with some of the most dedicated and inspiring volunteers, both remotely and in person. For the past 5 years, our partnership with the Australian Volunteers Program has been instrumental in shaping our team, growing our company, and empowering us to confidently pursue what we love. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Australian Volunteers Program for connecting us with exceptional individuals like Franziska Curran, PhD, Melissa Fleming, Kieran Pittar, and Prasanna Pathirana, whose expertise and guidance have left a lasting impact. Thank you to all volunteers for your invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment!

Thank you everyone for sharing and recommending suitable candidates for this temporary role. Today is the final day of submitting your application if you are interested to joining our team for a temporary position as a Temporary Engineering Assistant. Deadline for all applications is today, 27th of November 2024 at 12 noon!

🎓Holiday Opportunity for Engineering Students with Solar Solutions PNG Limited! Are you a 3rd or final-year Electrical Engineering student looking to gain hands-on experience over the Christmas break? Solar Solutions PNG has an exciting 6–8 week temporary position available for a motivated student based in Port Moresby with skills in AutoCAD! 🔧Position: Temporary Engineering Assistant 📅Duration: 6 – 8 weeks (Christmas break, starting early December) 📍Location: Port Moresby, NCD If you are looking to make your holiday break impactful by gaining experience in the solar industry, this is the opportunity for you! To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your AutoCAD skills and why you are interested in this role to partnerships2@solarsolutionspng.com Applications close on the 27th of November 2024.

Congratulations to Gary Litz and the entire team on the grand opening of Madfox Pawa on November 1, 2024! 🎉 Madfox Pawa proudly joins us as the official distributor in Madang Province, bringing our sustainable product range to communities in Madang and beyond, reaching the last mile and making sustainable energy solutions more accessible.

Thank you, Prasanna Pathirana and Australian Volunteers Program, for yet another amazing opportunity! The past three months with us at Solar Solutions PNG have been invaluable. Our team, especially the Technical Team, has benefited immensely from your mentorship in renewable energy and solar technology. We were privileged to have you here in person, embracing our way of life, culture, and traditions, and connecting so well with each of us. You will be greatly missed, and we hope to see you again soon. Thank you!

This week, I had the pleasure of spending time with Robert Atu and his exceptional team at Solar Solutions PNG Ltd in Lae. It was an invaluable experience witnessing firsthand the impactful work they are doing to bring sustainable energy solutions to their community. Our discussions focused on potential areas for operational improvements and strategies to enhance their service delivery. The team’s dedication to advancing renewable energy is truly inspiring, and I look forward to exploring ways we can support and strengthen their efforts. Sapos yu stap long Morobe Provins long PNG, plis kam long Top Town long Lae na toktok wantaim Robert na tim bilong em long Sola Pawa. Australian Volunteers Program Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea

Hey Madang Community! We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of our official agent in Madang Province, Madfox Pawa! Join the Madfox Pawa team at the new Solar Shop located at Madang Butchery this Friday, December 1st, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 🎉 Celebrate with the team! Enjoy a sausage sizzle, and if you spend over K50, receive a FREE steak sandwich! Madfox Pawa proudly distributes our Solar Product Range, helping reach the Last Mile in support of Papua New Guinea’s goal to connect 70% of its population to electricity by 2030. Don’t miss out! Stop by, and let’s take a step toward solving those continuous blackouts.

The Australian Volunteers Program Papua New Guinea team and Australian volunteers were pleased to be a part of the recent PNG-Australia Development Partnership Plan (DPP) launch at the Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea recently. 🇵🇬 The event was officiated by Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator, the Hon Pat Conroy MP and the Minister for National Planning and Monitoring, Sir Ano Pala. The #AusVols team where honoured to have Ministers Conroy and Pala drop by their stall for a quick chat and to hear more about the amazing work and partnerships developed through the program. 📸: Supplied by Rowena Tabua. Images: 1. Left to right: Edward Laucke – Australian volunteer with AFL Papua New Guinea as AFL PNG Support Officer, Margie Norbetus – PNG Program Manager, Monique Keet – Australian volunteer with Port Moresby General Hospital as Visiting Emergency Medicine Registrar, Isaac Tranter – Australian volunteer with National St John Ambulance Service Papua New Guinea as ‘Public Health Officer’, Annabelle Chalk – Australian volunteer with St John Ambulance PNG as ‘Psychology & Wellbeing Mentor’. They all stand in a row together wearing blue 'Australian volunteers' t-shirts underneath a white marquee at the program's stall. 2. The white marquee with Australian Volunteers Program banners inside and a trestle table with chairs. 3. Left to right: Margie Norbetus, Honourable Pat Conroy - Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Prasanna Pathirana – Australian volunteer with Solar Solutions PNG Ltd as Solar Specialist, and Australian volunteers Isaac Tranter, Annabelle Chalk and Monique Keet. They all stand under the marquee around the trestle table speaking with Ministers Conroy. 4. Left to right: Sir Ano Pala – Minister for Department of National Planning & Monitoring with Australian volunteers Isaac Tranter and Annabelle Chalk standing and chatting at the program's marquee. 5. Left to right: Margie Norbetus and Rowena Tabua – PNG Regional Administration Officer, wear blue Australian Volunteers Program t-shirts and stand together behind a trestle table. They are under the marquee at the program's booth with banners next to them. #AusVols #powerofpartnerships #sustainabledevelopment #internationaldevelopment #PNG #DPP

We were pleased to participate in the National WaSH Symposium 2024 organized by the National Department of Planning and Monitoring from the 16th to the 17th of October. The event, themed "Resilient and Sustainable WaSH in PNG through Collective Action," provided valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration. Participating as an exhibitor was a remarkable experience. This event provided a platform to share insights and advancement in water, sanitation, and hygiene practices. We engaged with industry professionals, researchers, and advocates committed to enhancing public health and sustainability. Together, we explore innovative solutions to WaSH challenges in Papua New Guinea. #WaSH2024 #Sustainablesolutions #WaSH

Happy 49th Independence Anniversary, Papua New Guinea! As we mark this incredible journey of freedom and unity, let us celebrate the richness of our cultural heritage, the strength of our people, and the hope for a bright and prosperous future. May this Independence Day inspire continued growth, peace, and togetherness nationwide. Congratulations on 49 years of independence!