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Light in East Indonesia

In East Indonesia, where electricity access is still limited, evenings are often spent in darkness. To generate electricity in east Indonesia, especially thousands of remote islands in Maluku province, is not easy.

Renewable energy offers an alternative solution so those that live in remote areas of eastern Indonesia can have sustainable and adequate electricity access. The following videos explore NZMATES activities to support generating renewable energy access in Maluku province. To #spreadthelightinEastIndonesia

Happy Earth Day: Renewable Energy for East Indonesia

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Jean Latumahina

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Jean has more than 10 years’ experience working in NGOs, mainly in finance and human resources positions. Jean spent years working for Save the Children in Ambon and Makassar, and USAID APIK project in Ambon. Her NGO experience mainly focused on climate crisis, climate change adaptation, and disaster risk reduction.

NZMATES First Field Trip Since the Pandemic

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February began with the first field trip since the pandemic started. The trip was made to conduct field surveys and technical assessments on the feasibility of building new solar PV mini-grids.

Divide into two teams, Aru team and Tual team. The Tual team spent two days in Desa Mangur Niela (8-9 February) and Desa Tiflen (10-11 February). While the Aru team spent three nights in Desa Ujir (8-11 February) and one night in Kolaha (11-12 February).

A Short Visit to Kolaha Island

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NZMATES Tender - Training programme development for solar lab

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TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT

Mercy Corps Indonesia (MCI) is an affiliate of Mercy Corps Global, an international non-profit organization that works in more than 40 countries around the world. Founded in 1979, Mercy Corps aims to empower communities through crises, build better lives, and bring about positive change.

Field Visit to Desa Ujir, Aru Islands

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First Field Trip Since the Pandemic: Mangur Island

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Renewable Energy Basics Training for Vocational High School (SMK) Teacher

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As part of NZMATES effort to strengthen local renewable energy capacity in Maluku, NZMATES held a Renewable Energy Basics Training for Vocational High School (SMK) teachers on Thursday, 27^th January 2022.

Usep Nuraen

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Usep Nuraen has more than 10 years' professional experience working as a technical engineer in the electrical and renewable energy sector. He has designed and developed Grid Connected PV projects in Purwakarta, Sumbawa, Derawan and Radja Ampat, among others.

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