Micro hydropower system Papua New Guinea

Does Papua New Guinea need hydropower?

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has abundant fast flowing rivers, which makes it an ideal candidate for hydropower. Because hydropower uses the energy of running water to create electricity, it is 100 % renewable energy. Hydropower already supplies over a third (37% in 2015) of the energy needs to PNG’s grid.

Are micro hydro products suitable for PNG rural communities?

“Micro hydro products are suitable for PNG rural communities who do not access and benefit from main grid electricity,” Mr Pumina said. Further information about PowerPal products may be obtained via the website: or email: [email protected] PNG Agent for PowerPal may be contacted on +675 76695458 or +675 72256306.

Can micro-hydro power villages in PNG?

There are also opportunities for ‘micro-hydro’ projects: smaller off-grid hydropower stations that could supply power to villages and small towns. In neighbouring Indonesia, for example, the government invests in small 4-50kW micro-hydro stations. This concept would work very well in many of the more remote villages in the PNG highlands.

Are small hydropower projects a good idea in PNG?

FOR most people, the word hydropower brings to mind pictures of massive installations and large dams. In direct contrast PowerPal’s PNG agent Max Pumina promotes small hydro power projects and saysthe potential of small hydro-electrical projects is huge and expanding. But PNG however, is not oriented towards this economical technology, he says.

What are the potential hydro projects for Port Moresby & edevu?

Two significant hydro projects are also being considered for the Port Moresby Grid, the Naoro Brown plant (78MW), and the Edevu plant (51MW). There are also opportunities for ‘micro-hydro’ projects: smaller off-grid hydropower stations that could supply power to villages and small towns.

Does Mayur have a hydro power plant?

Hydro supplied 88% of the energy to the Ramu grid between 2004 and 2015, which is Mayur’s proposed power plant site. Most of this came from the Ramu 1 hydropower plant, although several smaller plants also contributed. Notably, major hydropower developments are underway that will increase the amount going to the grid.