What is Vanuatu’s solar power project?

The Government of Vanuatu has set a target of 65 percent power generation from renewable energy by 2020 to increase energy security and fight climate change. With this project, 17,000 households throughout Vanuatu will be supported to access non grid, renewable electricity through solar.

Will a new solar micro-grid change Vanuatu's future?

On the remote island of Malekula, a new solar micro-grid is changing the lives of over 2,800 people -- boosting local development while contributing to Vanuatu’s sector-specific target of transitioning to close to 100 percent renewable energy in the electricity sector by 2030.

How many islands are in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu is an archipelago consisting of 82 islands, with 65 inhabited. With the remoteness of the islands and limited access to centralised utilities, PCS also offers self supporting products suitable for the Vanuatu environment, including solar showers, hand spears, personal solar lighting and Lifestraw water filters.

What is Offgrid living in Vanuatu?

Offgrid Living for many of Vanuatu’s residents is synonymous with getting out of the hustle and bustle of the big city and enjoying a quiet and more relaxed lifestyle. PCS seeks to improve Vanuatu’s Island Living through the provision of high quality solutions from reputable suppliers who understand remote living.

What is a micro-grid in Vanuatu?

Launched in September in the communities of Wintua and Lorlow, the micro-grid is Vanuatu’s first-ever community-run power system: members of the communities own and manage it. This keeps energy costs low as there are no external operation costs or profit margin are usually incorporated into an electricity fee and passed onto consumers.