Buka Electricity Grid Solar Upgrade
by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradePapua New Guinea
Imported from IATI · publisher data as of Aug 3, 2026
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Budget
NZ$5,000,000
Timeline
May 21, 2025 – Sep 30, 2027
About this project
A NZ$17 million contribution to an up to 10MW solar plant, battery system and grid extension for Buka Island in Bougainville which will reduce diesel usage by over 90%. The project is partly funded by Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). New Zealand contributions will also support initial operations and maintenance upon construction completion.
Published details
View source- Published by
- New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Government
- Countries
- Papua New Guinea
- Sectors
- Solar energy for centralised grids
- Focus
- Environment · Main focusClimate mitigation · Main focusClimate adaptation · Also contributes
- Funded by
- New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Accountable
- New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Published by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NZ-1-ACT-0104142.
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