One of REnew Pacific’s first projects is already delivering impact on the ground – and at sea – in Vanuatu, less than a month after its official launch.
Earlier this week, our partners at Respond Global landed their HELPR-1 vessel on Loh Island in Vanuatu’s remote Torba province to begin installing the first of 20 new solar power systems in off-grid health facilities across the country.
Loh’s Health Centre, which serves over 2,000 people, will soon have reliable, 24/7 clean electricity for the first time.
The local community will benefit as:
- Night-time emergency care will become safer and more effective
- Vaccines and medications can be stored properly with cold-chain refrigeration
- Medical and IT equipment will be able to operate consistently.
It’s the first milestone for this one-year REnew Pacific project, delivered in partnership with the Vanuatu National Green Energy Fund (NGEF). The project aims to reach 40 remote health facilities to install or refurbish solar systems, improving healthcare access for more than 80,000 people across the country. It will also support local schools and community buildings by repairing and upgrading solar infrastructure, safely removing e-waste, and building local skills through partnerships with the Vanuatu Institute of Technology.
Find out more about the project: https://renewpacific.com.au/from-sea-to-clinic-helpr-1-powering-vanuatus-remote-health-centres/
