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Does Papua New Guinea have electricity?

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has one of the lowest electrification rates in the Pacific with only 13% of the population having access to reliable electricity, and the country has one of the lowest per capita electricity consumption rates in the world.

How many MW is installed in Papua New Guinea?

As of 2022, Papua New Guinea had an installed capacity of about 580 MW total, broken down in the table below. Installed renewable energy capacity in Papua New Guinea, as of 2022. Originally published by IRENA. Operating projects in Papua New Guinea. Table only includes projects captured by Global Energy Monitor's power sector trackers.

What is Papua New Guinea's energy sector?

PNG Power serves as the national utility, overseeing the energy sector from production to distribution. Overall, while fossil fuels dominate Papua New Guinea's energy landscape, there is a growing recognition of the importance of diversifying into renewable sources to meet future energy demands and enhance accessibility.

How much electricity does PNG have?

According to the World Bank as of 2022, about 19% of PNG’s population has access to electricity, but grid penetration in provincial capitals is less than 14%. PNG’s per capita consumption ratio of electricity is also one of the lowest in the world.

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