Papua New Guinea Battery Energy Storage System

Why is png power installing a battery energy storage system at Moitaka?

To improve grid resilience and mitigate many total system blackouts in the nation’s capital, PNG Power will install a Battery Energy Storage System at Moitaka. Chairman Gabut concluded, “The result of these business recovery and improvement efforts, will be an increase in PNG Power’s cost savings and increase its revenue.

Who regulates the electricity supply sector in Papua New Guinea?

In July 2021, the Government established the National Energy Authority (NEA) to be the regulator of the electricity supply sector in Papua New Guinea. NEA is committed to working with all stakeholders to create an environment where business and consumer interests are equitably protected.

What is Gelion doing in Papua New Guinea?

Gelion, an Australian zinc-bromide battery tech specialist, has agreed to deliver 100 MWh of energy storage to Mayur Renewables for clean energy projects in Papua New Guinea under a new deal. Gelion Technologies has announced a new partnership with Mayur Renewables, which aims to develop a renewable energy portfolio in Papua New Guinea.

Why does NEA support PNG Power?

NEA is particularly aware of the desperate state of PNG Power Ltd, who have supported the country for the last ten years, without passing on any cost increases to consumers. Since 2013, PNG Power has absorbed all cost increases from fuel and other CPI components whilst kept the same retail tariff for electricity.

Can PNG Power survive without a cost increase?

Since 2013, PNG Power has absorbed all cost increases from fuel and other CPI components whilst kept the same retail tariff for electricity. “It is quite clear that PNG Power can no longer survive without passing on its costs to consumers.

Does PNG Power need to recover?

PNG Power needs to recover.” Chairman Gabut advised that NEA was informing all consumers that PNG Power will now be adjusting its power cost across all consumer categories by 9 toea — and that all consumers must be aware that the 9 toea increase will apply in all tariff categories effective immediately.