Papua New Guinea is seeking to strengthen its renewable energy policy and regulatory framework and move towards the practical implementation of solar power projects.
This was the message delivered by Minister for Energy Peter Isoaimo during his address at the Ninth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in India.
He delivered the statement to representatives of the Alliance’s 127 member countries last Monday.
“Our message is clear. Papua New Guinea is ready to advance from policy and regulatory development into practical implementation,” Isoaimo said.
Isoaimo is attending the Assembly as head of the Papua New Guinea delegation, representing the National Energy Authority (NEA).
On November 1, 2026, ahead of the Assembly, the Minister held bilateral discussions with ISA Director-General Ashish Khanna.
The International Solar Alliance is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes international cooperation, mobilises investment and accelerates solar energy development to improve electricity access and strengthen energy security among its member countries.
A key part of Papua New Guinea’s address at the Assembly was a call for a structured partnership with the ISA to translate the country’s renewable energy ambitions into practical projects.
Isoaimo welcomed the ISA’s support for member countries through technical assistance, project preparation, capacity building and financing partnerships.
He invited the ISA leadership to work directly with the Government and the National Energy Authority to identify priority solar projects, technical assistance needs, financing partners, capacity-building opportunities and clear implementation timelines.
He also called for stronger partnerships with development finance institutions, private investors and international technical partners to mobilise the investment and expertise needed to deliver sustainable renewable energy programmes.
