Japanese delegation visited Solar coffee farm in PNG highlands with the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC).
The delegation consisted of coffee roasting, brewing and cafeteria chains in Japan.
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Gelehi village in the Ungga-Bena district of Eastern Highlands Province witnessed a significant occasion on June 15th when a mini grid solar power system for lighting and coffee processing was officially launched.
The event marks a milestone and is the first ever solar system to be trialed out in the country to be used to power a coffee pulper and also provide lighting for homes in the community of Gelehi.
The new technology will run on an automotive system generated by solar energy, enabling the farmer to do other duties rather than hand pulping coffee.
PNG currently exports 6 percent of its total coffee production to Japan. With this new partnership, it is anticipated to gradually increase the current trend of exports to Japan and possibly secure premium prices for groups involved in the long term.
Pastor Albert Ukaiya of New Life Mision in Gilehe told the officials present that his community was grateful to be the first community to have this solar system piloted in their village, and they will give their undivided support to CIC and MG Corporation to fully implement it.
SLASHING CHURCH ELECTRICITY BILLS
Mr David lives in a comfortable house in Banz, at the heart of Jiwaka Province. He visits church three times a week where they use electricity to run the musical instruments and lights. With high energy bills, they wanted to cut their rising electricity costs and take advantage of Papua New Guinea sunny climate. In Nov 2014, MG installed a solar system, comprising of lights and outlets. The whole village including Mr. David are delighted with the performance of the system, which has slashed their electricity bills to no more electricity bills any more concept, due to the MG s' unique ability to perform well in varying temperature and weather conditions.
Furthermore the solar used in this typical system offer excellent efficiency and superior performance even during high temperatures, high humidity and cloudy conditions.
Investing in MG Solar systems will help you cut your home electricity bills and save you money. MG Solar systems has been installed in many Health centers, shop houses and churches in PNG and is operating issue free.
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