♻️ From solar e-waste to sustainable impact in Vanuatu 📍
Delivered by @unsw in partnership with the Vanuatu Institute of Technology and the Department of Energy, and supported by the Australian Government through #DFATBPP, the Fixim Sola project used circular economy approaches to tackle solar e-waste and strengthen energy access across Vanuatu.
Rather than installing new infrastructure, the focus has been on building local skills to repair and maintain off-grid solar - extending product life, reducing waste and improving energy reliability.
♻️ 90,000+ people benefiting from improved access to repair services
🔧 140+ people trained in solar repair and maintenance
⚡ 110+ solar systems repaired
👩🔧 45 women trained — more than double the original target
🏘️ 7 local repair initiatives established
From new jobs and businesses to stronger local skills and confidence, this project shows how circular economy solutions can power both livelihoods and resilience. As it transitions to local partners, its impact will continue across Vanuatu.
📸 Check out the workshop photos above, and full story at the link in our bio.
The solutions piloted through this partnership are helping shape @renewpacific , Australia's $75 million investment to scale off-grid renewable energy across the region - delivered through the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership (#PCIFP) and the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (#AIFFP).
#RenewableEnergy #Vanuatu #SolarEnergy #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #PacificDevelopment
BPP impact in action: empowering women and communities with clean energy in Vanuatu ⚡🌺
A partnership between @actionaidaustralia , @actionaidvanuatu , @powerwellsorg , the Women I Tok Tok Tugeta (WITTT) network and the Australian Government through the #DFATBPP is transforming lives in Lawital, North Tanna, with clean, off-grid solar energy designed, delivered and led by women.
⚡ 1,380 people with reliable access to clean energy
🏡 119 households with solar lighting and charging systems
👩🔧 60 women trained, including 3 now working as solar technicians
💡 10 solar streetlights improving safety in public spaces
🏘️ 5 community centres powered with solar energy
This is not only about energy access but opportunity. With reliable power, women are increasing income through home-based businesses, children have the light they need to study, and communities feel safer and more connected after dark.
At the heart of it all is a women-led PAYGo model driving financial sustainability, local ownership and long-term impact.
🔗 Link in bio for the full story.
The solutions piloted through these partnerships are helping shape @renewpacific , Australia's $75 million investment in off-grid renewable energy across the region. It's all made possible by the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership (#PCIFP), a $350 million initiative delivered through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (#AIFFP).
#RenewableEnergy #Vanuatu #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction #WomenInEnergy #PacificDevelopment
BPP impact in action: expanding energy access in the Solomon Islands 📍
A partnership between Superfly, @mmgbnews , Save the Children Solomon Islands and the Australian Government through the #DFATBPP is improving access to reliable, affordable renewable energy in remote communities in Malaita Province.
Through an innovative hub and spoke model, the project is delivering both community-level energy services and household solar systems.
⚡ 16.5kW solar system with ~80kWh battery storage installed
🏡 Solar home systems delivered to 310+ households
👥 Shared services benefiting around 750 people
💻 Digital learning supported through a community computer lab
🧊 Income opportunities created through solar-powered cold storage
🌏 Potential to avoid ~24.5 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually
Reliable energy is supporting improved livelihoods, education outcomes and community resilience, creating brighter futures for remote communities across the Pacific.
🔗 Full story on our website, link in bio.
The solutions piloted through these partnerships are helping shape @renewpacific , Australia's $75 million investment in off-grid renewable energy across the region. It's all made possible by the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership (#PCIFP), a $350 million initiative delivered through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (#AIFFP).
#RenewableEnergy #SolomonIslands #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction #PacificDevelopment
BPP impact in action: powering healthcare with renewable energy in Solomon Islands 📍
A partnership between Superfly, Good Samaritan Hospital and the Australian Government through the #DFATBPP is delivering reliable, 24/7 power for essential healthcare in Solomon Islands.
Serving more than 43,000 people, the hospital previously relied on a diesel generator - with frequent outages impacting surgery, maternity care and vaccine storage. Today, a solar hybrid system is transforming healthcare delivery.
⚡ 70kW solar system with battery storage installed
🏥 Reliable 24/7 power for essential health services
⛽ Diesel use reduced by 95% — 24,000 litres annually
🌏 ~72 tonnes of emissions avoided each year
👩⚕️ Improved conditions for patients, staff and newborn care
This is more than energy. It is supporting safer childbirth, reliable emergency care and stronger health outcomes for remote communities. And this model is now being scaled across additional hospitals, clinics and schools through @renewpacific .
🔗 Link in bio for the full story.
The solutions piloted through these partnerships are helping shape @renewpacific , Australia's $75 million investment in off-grid renewable energy across the region. It's all made possible by the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership (#PCIFP), a $350 million initiative delivered through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (#AIFFP).
#RenewableEnergy #SolomonIslands #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction #PacificDevelopment
📢 Latest newsletter out now! 📢
As the Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) enters its final months ahead of closing on June 30, we're proud to reflect on what we've built alongside the Australian Government and our inclusive business partners in pursuit of lasting social and environmental impact.
This edition covers:
🟠 Stories from our Climate Adaptation projects in Vietnam's Mekong Delta
🟠 Project milestones from Kiribati and Solomon Islands
🟠 Plus, how our off-grid renewable energy partnerships are making a difference for communities across the Pacific and Timor-Leste!
📩 Subscription link available on our website. Link in bio.
BPP impact in action: powering education through solar energy in remote Fiji 📍
At Buakonikai Primary School on Rabi Island, a partnership between @itstimefoundation and the Australian Government through the #DFATBPP is transforming access to education through reliable renewable energy and connectivity.
Before the project, the school relied on limited, inconsistent power, restricting access to digital learning tools. Now, students and teachers have 24/7 electricity and high-speed internet.
Project highlights:
⚡ 6kW solar system with battery storage delivered
🌐 24/7 power and Starlink connectivity across the school and teacher homes
👩🏫 115 students with access to digital learning tools
⛽ Diesel eliminated — saving over 2,000 litres annually
💰 Fuel costs redirected into education resources
A first-of-its-kind Solar Fund Fiji has been established to ensure long-term system maintenance - creating a sustainable, scalable model for remote schools across the Pacific. This model is now being rolled out to 30+ additional schools through REnew Pacific.
🔗 Check out our website for the full story! Link in bio.
The solutions piloted through these partnerships are helping shape @renewpacific , Australia's $75 million investment in off-grid renewable energy across the region. It's all made possible by the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership (#PCIFP), a $350 million initiative delivered through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (#AIFFP).
Stay tuned as we continue sharing stories of impact from across the Pacific.
#RenewableEnergy #Fiji #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction #PacificDevelopment
The Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) is closing on 30 June 2026. Since its establishment in 2016, the BPP has supported 75 partnerships across 21 countries in Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
Together, these partnerships have delivered innovative solutions and sustainable, catalytic impact, with many designed to continue generating benefits beyond the life of the BPP.
REnew Pacific will continue to support off-grid energy partners and investments across the Pacific.
BPP impact in action: accelerating access to renewable energy in Papua New Guinea 📍
We're excited to share the first story from our #DFATBPP impact series, highlighting how off-grid renewable energy partnerships are transforming lives in remote communities across Papua New Guinea.
Since 2024, Sola PayGo and MiBank have partnered with the Australian Government to expand access to affordable solar home systems — combining pay-to-own technology with accessible finance and community-led delivery.
So far, the partnership has:
⚡ Reached more than 52,000 people
🏡 Delivered 7,127 solar home systems — more than double the original target
💼 Created 40 local jobs, including 27 held by women
💰 Saved households an average of PGK65 per week on energy costs
📚 Enabled an additional 35 hours of productive time each week, including more time for children to study
🔗 Link in bio to read the full story on our website.
The solutions piloted through this partnership are helping shape @renewpacific w Pacific, Australia’s $75 million investment to scale off-grid renewable energy across the region, and are delivered through the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership (#PCIFP) and the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (#AIFFP).
#RenewableEnergy #PapuaNewGuinea #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment
🎥 Meet the people behind the impact.
Yesterday we shared the numbers, today we want to share the stories of the people who helped make them possible - our partners.
▶️ Check out our wrap-up video to hear from some of the partners who have been delivering off-grid renewable energy to remote communities across the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
#DFATBPP #PCIFP #AIFFP #REnewPacific #OffGridEnergy #PacificClimate
📍 BPP impact in action: powering opportunity with off-grid renewable energy across the Pacific and Timor-Leste 📍
We're excited to launch the latest – and final – instalment of the #DFATBPP impact series, sharing stories from the Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnerships across the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
Since 2024, 13 partnerships across Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea have been delivering locally led, reliable renewable energy to remote communities. 🌏
So far, the partnerships have:
⚡ Reached over 115,600 people
🏡 Delivered more than 7,400 solar home systems
🌏 Connected 31 communities
💼 Created 58 local jobs
👩🏽💼 Supported 62 women in leadership roles
And so much more!
Stay tuned as we share the stories and impact from across these incredible partnerships.
🔗 Link in bio to read more.
The solutions piloted through these partnerships are helping shape @renewpacific , Australia’s $75 million investment in off-grid renewable energy across the region. It’s all made possible by the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership (#PCIFP), a $350 million initiative delivered through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (#AIFFP).
#REnewPacific #OffGridEnergy #PacificClimate #RenewableEnergy #EnergyAccess
🌦️ New insurance model helping farmers manage extreme weather in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta 🌦️
Farmers across the Mekong Delta are strengthening their ability to manage climate risk and adapt to changing conditions. Through the #DFATBPP, the Australian Government partnered with Hillridge and MSIG to pilot a new form of climate insurance designed for smallholder farmers.
This partnership introduced parametric insurance, using weather data to automatically trigger payouts during events such as excessive rainfall. This provides fast, predictable financial support without complex claims, helping farmers recover more quickly and maintain productivity.
Over the course of the partnership:
✅ 25 insurance payouts triggered following extreme rainfall
✅ 1,265 smallholder farmers insured
✅ 1,200+ hectares of crops protected over 3 seasons
✅ 60% of payouts reached women farmers
Delivered through cooperatives and agri-finance platforms, the model is creating a clear pathway to scale, reaching more farmers and strengthening resilient agricultural systems across the Mekong Delta.
Congratulations to Hillridge and MSIG for their partnership and leadership in delivering this innovative approach.
🔗 Find out more: .au/blog/bpp-partnership-impact-series-weather-proofing-agriculture-through-parametric-insurance/
We’re proud to showcase this story as part of the Business Partnerships Platform’s Partnership Impact Series, which celebrates outcomes and lessons from our partnerships and their contributions to inclusive economic growth, resilience and sustainable development. This is the final story in our #ClimateAdaptation series.
☀️ Meet the people who are powering clean energy delivery on the ground across the Pacific ☀️
Following the REnew Pacific Annual Forum in Suva last week, we brought together our REnew Pacific delivery partners, alongside earlier #DFATBPP pilot partners, from across the Pacific and Timor-Leste to connect, reflect and share practical delivery experience.
This group is what makes it happen on the ground, designing, delivering and sustaining off-grid energy solutions in some of the most remote communities across the region.
It was wonderful to spend time with them and hear their unique approaches to tackling complex delivery challenges in remote and island contexts. Huge thanks to everyone who came - and to all our partners - for making this important work possible!
REnew Pacific is Australia’s $75 million investment in off-grid renewable energy for rural and remote communities across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. It’s part of the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership (#PCIFP), delivered through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (#AIFFP).
🔗 Find out more: .au/
Action on Poverty | ActionAid Australia | Archipelago Energy | Business Partnerships Platform | Caritas Australia | Engineers Without Borders Australia | Electric Power Corporation, Samoa | GGGI Pacific | Its Time Foundation | KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation) | MEA Powerup | National Green Energy Fund - NGEF Vanuatu | Pelena Energy | Raw Material | Respond Global + HELPR 1 | Save the Children Solomon Islands | Sola PayGo PNG | Superfly Limited | UNICEF Australia | UNICEF Pacific | UNSW.
