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Partner with us

Through Pawarim Komuniti Partnerships, Australia works with partners to deliver off-grid energy solutions for rural and remote communities.

We partner with the private sector, development partners, community organisations and governments to amplify the program’s impact and achieve sustainable, locally owned outcomes.

How do our projects work?

Potential partners use the expression of interest form to propose a project concept that uses one or more of the following technologies:

Solar home systems (15 watt)

  • 15 watt solar panel with an aluminium frame, cable and a 6 Ah battery and battery management system
  • 2 x USB charging ports
  • 4 x 12 volt lights
  • 24 month warranty

Solar community systems (30 watt)

  • 30 watt solar panel with aluminium frame, cable, battery and 24 Ah battery management system
  • 2 x USB charging ports
  • 4 x 12 volt lights
  • 24 month warranty

Solar streetlights (35 watt)*

  • 35 watt panel with aluminium frame
  • 15 watt lamp output (9 hours bright mode and 35 hours dim mode)
  • Motion sensors

Standalone
power systems (5 kW or 10 kW)

  • 5 kW and 10 kW options
  • PV modules installed on an array on the ground or on an approved frame on a building roof
  • 5 kW or 10 kW inverter and battery backup systems
  • Main distribution switchboards and internal building wiring with lighting and general power outlets

*Projects using solar streetlights must include at least one other form of solar technology.

Projects generally request at least PGK500,000 in funding support and must be delivered in 8 to 12 months. A partner contribution of at least 10% is highly encouraged for all projects.

Project calculator

Each successful project is jointly delivered by the successful applicant, the solar product suppliers and installers and the Australian Government’s Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP).

Successful applicant

Solar product suppliers and installers

Australian Government’s Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP)

A Pawarim Komuniti Partnerships Agreement is signed by all parties involved in delivering the project before project implementation begins.

Partners’ roles and responsibilities

After the Pawarim Komuniti Partnership Agreement has been signed, the partners work together to implement successful clean energy projects. Each partner’s typical roles and responsibilities are summarised below. These are specific to each project and are discussed and agreed with each successful applicant.

Project implementation partner (successful applicant)

Nominate one person to oversee and coordinate project implementation.

Work closely with ESIP to deliver the project in line with the project agreement.

Solar supplier and installer

Supply and install solar products in line with the contract terms, dates and conditions.

Coordinate with ESIP and the successful applicant to deliver the project in line with the project agreement.

Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP)

Procure solar products through a competitive tender process.

Overall project management and support for the implementation partner to successfully implement the project.

Partnership opportunities

We are always interested in exploring opportunities for future partnerships that will improve access to clean energy in rural and remote communities.

If you have a big idea to improve access to clean energy that you would like to discuss, please contact us.

 

EOI Form