09/06/2026
BPP impact in action: community-led upgrades powering energy and opportunity in Solomon Islands ⚡🌴
We’re proud to share the final story in the Impact Series - spotlighting results from the Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnerships across the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
This final instalment highlights the completion of an upgraded micro-hydro system in Vavanga, Solomon Islands which brought reliable, affordable energy to 116 households and unlocked new opportunities for the community.
More than just power, this milestone represents what’s possible when long-standing community leadership is strengthened through partnership with the Australian Government and Pelena Energy.
💡 Electricity for every household
🐟 Ice production and cold storage to support fisheries
🥥 Improved copra drying for local livelihoods
👩🔧 Expanded roles for women in operations and maintenance
Built on strong community leadership and local systems, this project shows the lasting impact of partnerships that deliver practical climate and development outcomes.
🔗 Learn more: https://thebpp.com.au/blog/bpp-partnership-impact-series-community-led-hydro-upgrade-delivers-reliable-energy-in-solomon-islands/
As the final chapter in the BPP Impact Series, it reflects the broader success of 13 partnerships across the Pacific and Timor-Leste and powering communities, strengthening resilience, and creating new opportunities.
The solutions piloted through these partnerships are helping shape REnew Pacific, Australia’s AUD75 million investment in off-grid renewable energy across the region. It’s all made possible by the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership ( ), an AUD350 million initiative delivered through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific ( ).
