The Australian Government has today announced its first REnew Pacific project in Solomon Islands, set to benefit over 81,000 people by providing clean, renewable energy to power healthcare, education and essential services.
Led by Superfly, a Solomon Islands-based solar energy company, the two-year project will install a solar hybrid system at Atoifi Adventist Hospital in Solomon Islands’ Eastern Malaita province, a key healthcare facility serving 80,000 people. This will provide reliable energy for critical medical services, including emergency care and maternity, and power the hospital’s nursing school, which trains over half of the country’s nurses.
Goldie College in Western Province and Sir Dudley Tuti College in Isabel Province will also receive solar hybrid systems, enabling extended learning hours, safer campuses and better supervision for over 1,400 students and staff.
“This project represents a transformative shift for Atoifi Adventist Hospital, Goldie College, and Sir Dudley Tuti College, delivering sustainable, 24/7 power while significantly reducing diesel dependence,” Superfly Limited’s Director, Gavin Pereira, explains.
“Through this REnew Pacific project, we’re not just installing solar systems, we’re building long-term energy resilience, lowering operational costs and improving essential services for thousands of people in remote Solomon Islands communities."
