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Our Heritage, Our Identity, Our Future: Celebrating 49 Years of Independence in Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 As Papua New Guinea celebrates 49 years of independence, we stand proud as a nation with a rich cultural heritage that is unique in a fast-evolving digital age. Our identity is NON-NEGOTIABLE, deeply rooted in traditions passed down through generations. Despite political challenges, we remain resilient, united, and proud to call ourselves Papua New Guineans. At OFFGRID MASTERS (PNG), we believe in harnessing the power of our roots while looking forward to a future where every Papua New Guinean has access to clean, reliable energy and digital connectivity. Our mission is to empower communities across the country, from the most remote villages to the busiest towns, ensuring no one is left behind in this digital age. While we embrace modern solutions, we must never forget where we come from. Our cultural heritage is a beacon of strength, guiding us as we welcome change and innovation. Just as our ancestors lived in harmony with nature, we too aim to promote sustainable, nature-based solutions, preserving our environment for generations to come. This Independence Day, let’s celebrate not only our past but the bright future ahead. Together, we can build a Papua New Guinea where tradition and technology coexist, every community is connected, and the light of progress reaches every corner of our beautiful nation. Offgrid Masters PNG Limited, "Making Life Easy" with Green Energy for a Connected World. 🌍 #ProudPapuaNewGuinean #49YearsOfIndependence #CulturalHeritage #OffgridSolutions #RenewableEnergy #DigitalConnectivity #MakingLifeEasy #EmpoweringCommunities #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #PNGStrong #PapuaNewGuinea #OffgridMasters

**Meet Our Volunteers** Getting to know Malcolm Low! In what capacity will you be volunteering? ☀️ Observer and scrutineer. Where are you joining us from (which country)? 🌍 South Africa. Which previous solar car events have you been a part of? 📆 I was a participant in the 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge and observer and scrutineer for the 2018 and 2022 editions of the Sasol Solar Challenge. What are you most excited about for in this year’s #SasolSolarChallenge? 🏁 The change of route through the Northern Cape, with the different scenery and challenges it will present. What are your greatest strengths? 💪 One of my strengths is my ability to solve problems. I love figuring out how things work, and coming up with creative solutions. What are you most passionate about? 🙌 I’m passionate about learning. I love diving into new topics related to my field or something completely different. At the same time, I’m also passionate about sports, trying out different ones and trying to improve in the ones I enjoy. If you were a topping on a pizza, what would you be and why? 🍕 I’d be peppadew peppers. They’re not the most common choice, but they add a unique combination of sweetness and a little kick. #STEM #FutureMobility #Technology #RenewableEnergy #InnovationBeyondBoundaries Sasol

🧐 Do you know what Astypalea (Greece), Procida (Italy) and Cres (Croatia) have in common?    🗺️ These 3 islands are part of the ISLET project (Innovative Supporting schemes for community-Led Energy Transition), which aims at supporting the collaboration between public authorities, private investors, and citizens to develop renewable energy communities in Mediterranean small islands.  📝 Last week we introduced the island of Astypalea: https://buff.ly/3PD4Gvp. Now let’s discover more about Procida!  🏝️ Procida is the smallest of the three minor Flegrean islands in the Province of Naples. The island has a population of 10,183 inhabitants and it has been chosen from among several Italian candidate cities to be the Italian Capital of Culture.  💡 The objective of ISLET will be the creation of a bottom-up alliance to combat energy poverty thanks to renewables, making the local community the protagonist of the just ecological transition and the revitalization of the island's energy system.   🚀 Stay tuned as in the upcoming week we introduce the third island of ISLET! You can check out more about the project here 👉 https://buff.ly/4ahgmvB #ISLETproject 

🌍 Empowering Papua New Guinea ⚡ At #Twenty20Energy, we’re proud to be driving transformation in Papua New Guinea’s energy landscape with the Dirio Central Province Power Station. This project showcases our commitment to delivering sustainable, reliable energy that powers communities and fuels long-term growth. Key Impacts: 🤝 Strategic Partnerships: We've partnered with local communities to maximize community benefits, including employment and training opportunities—helping to drive economic growth and enhance local expertise. 🌱 Sustainable Energy Solutions: Implementing advanced technologies that reduce environmental impact while meeting the region’s energy needs. 🎯 Supporting National Goals: We’re contributing to Papua New Guinea’s 2030 vision for broader energy access and a sustainable future. We’re not just lighting up homes—we’re empowering an entire region by creating opportunities and fostering growth. 🔗 Learn more about our impact: https://lnkd.in/dDNMUAh3 #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

**Meet Our Volunteers** Getting to know Netshiendeulu Tondani! In what capacity will you be volunteering? ☀️ I will be volunteering as an Observer. Where are you joining us from (which country)? 🌍 South Africa Which previous solar car events have you been a part of? 📆 This will be my first-time volunteering as part of the #SasolSolarChallenge. What are you most excited about for in this year’s #SasolSolarChallenge? 🏁 I’m super excited to connect with other young minds and professionals who are passionate about Engineering and Innovation. What are your greatest strengths? 💪 My biggest strengths extend to technical proficiency and Collaboration. What are you most passionate about? 🙌 I’m most passionate about Engineering. Engineering is a lifestyle. If you were a topping on a pizza, what would you be and why? 🍕 If I were a topping on pizza, I would be basil. Basil pesto adds a fresh and vibrant flavour that complements the other ingredients, similar to how I strive to enhance conversations and provide well-rounded, insightful responses. Just as basil brings balance to a pizza. #STEM #FutureMobility #Technology #RenewableEnergy #InnovationBeyondBoundaries Sasol

🧐 Do you know what Astypalea (Greece), Procida (Italy) and Cres (Croatia) have in common? 🗺️ These 3 islands are part of the ISLET project (Innovative Supporting schemes for community-Led Energy Transition), which aims at supporting the collaboration between public authorities, private investors, and citizens to develop renewable energy communities in Mediterranean small islands. 📝 In the last two weeks we introduced the islands of Astypalea and Procida: https://buff.ly/3PD4Gvp & https://buff.ly/4a4uMzD. Now let’s discover more about Cres! 🏝️ Cres is the largest island in the Adriatic and it includes 26 settlements with a total of 2,879 inhabitants. Seasonal activity can vary significantly in the archipelago, with up to 120.000 visits during the main season with daily peaks of up to 30,000 tourists. 💡 Within this project, the Town of Cres will make the most of the capacity building program to support the further development of the energy communities and other citizen led initiatives, as well as develop local energy projects. 🚀 You can check out more about the project here: https://buff.ly/4ahgmvB #ISLETproject

The Ribito Hotel in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, is a leading example of a sustainable hotel. In partnership with GREEN's Powering Hotel/Hospitality Program, the hotel installed a 5kW Hybrid Solar-Powered System in 2020. This innovative system generates clean energy to power the hotel's operations, including heating, cooling, and lighting. By storing excess solar energy in a battery, the hotel ensures a reliable and sustainable energy supply, even during peak demand or grid outages. In the last four years, the system has generated 6,205 kWh of electricity annually and has helped reduce 19 metric tonnes of carbon emissions. This shows Ribito Hotel's strong dedication to environmental stewardship and community well-being, while also significantly cutting the hotel's energy costs. GREEN Limited proudly supports businesses like the Ribito Hotel to create a more sustainable future. GREEN's Powering Hotel/Hospitality Program - For A Sustainable Business Value with Solar Energy! #GREENLimited #RibitoHotel #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #Wabag #EngaProvince #renewableenergy #solarenergy #hybridsolarpoweredsystem #energyefficiency #carbonfootprint #sustainability #greenhospitality #netzerotargets

H.E. the French Ambassador to Vanuatu Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer , General Manager of the Minister at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in Vanuatu Mr. William Nasak, inaugurated, in the presence of the Agence Française de Développement and local community leaders, the OSMOSUN program to secure access to drinking water through solar desalination to remote Pacific island communities.   OSMOSUN® - Water Solutions supplied 6 OSMOSUN units, installed across 4 sites on Malekula islands: Wala, Rano, Vao, and Atchin. Water insecurity is exacerbated by rainfall patterns that have become unpredictable because of climate change. The freshwater resources traditionally used - rainwater harvesting and wells - can no longer guarantee year-round access to drinking water.   On-site works in Wala, Rano, and Vao has been executed by OSMOSUN® - Water Solutions, and two other mobile units have also been made available for rapid deployment in the event of temporary needs or emergencies.   This project marks a significant step towards scaling up solar desalination solutions to larger capacities across the Pacific. Read our article on: https://lnkd.in/dNBxeQgi #water #solar #desalination #SWRO #energy #solarpowered #energytransition #climatechange #innovation #resilience #strategy #development #utilities #vanuatu #pacificisland

Fish Hotels? Where do I sign up... 🐟🍃 I recently saw a picture on Linkedin of a dolphin swimming near an offshore wind farm which got me thinking... developments are increasing year by year, what impact does this have on the local marine environment? I'm glad to see Scotland leading the charge, with Developers & Regulators working together to implement a framework to minimize damage and dare I say, potentially even increase local marine life in some areas? The framework will encompass things such as Fish Hotels, Reef-type structures, Rock & Cable Protection and more. It's all sounds really exciting, but inevitably I assume that its success will most likely depend on strong collaboration and whether adoption will be viewed as, in recruitment terms, 'essential' or 'nice-to-have'... #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #Nature #Engineering https://lnkd.in/dPxzet_F