Schneider Electric Pacific Foundation

Renewable Energy Program Project

AWC is the largest private owner and manager of land conservation in Australia. They protect 6.5 million hectares of land and over 1400 native and endangered wildlife species in remote, off-grid locations Australia wide. 

With Schneider Electric’s support, AWC will install a solar power system with battery storage at Charnley River-Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kimberley. Because of this, AWC can deliver conservation science, land management training and ongoing employment to the Wilinggin and Dambimangari people.

Climate Safe Homes Pilot Project

For over 90 years, BSL has worked toward their vision of an Australia free of poverty. In their Climate Safe Homes Pilot, BSL will provide 125 chronically ill households with energy efficient heating, cooling, rooftop solar and insulation. The project is designed to be scalable, so current and future communities can benefit from reduced energy costs and improved health outcomes.

Indigenous Solar Access on Country Project

For 41 years, CfAT, an Indigenously owned and controlled organisation, have designed and implemented technologies and training for remote Indigenous groups living and working on country. 

In this project, CfAT will provide affordable and reliable energy access to remote communities by designing and prototyping a mobile, solar-powered trailer, and a fixed standalone solar-powered system.

Light for Learning Project

KTF, an Australian NGO, are working with off-grid communities across Papua New Guinea to improve lives, livelihoods and futures in health and education. In their Light for Learning Project, KTF will install 630 household and 27 community solar systems in the Oro Province. This will deliver sustainable and affordable lighting access, enhanced education to their Kokoda College students and training opportunities for community members.

Sustainable Coastline is a New Zealand charity that exists to connect people to nature and inspire change. 

Their long-term vision is for restored mauri for our moana and their mission is to support communities around Aotearoa to prevent litter and restore waterways. The key outcomes they strive for are beautiful beaches, healthy waters and inspired people.

They deliver and support large-scale clean-up events, educational programmes, public awareness campaigns, catchment-based freshwater restoration and environmental monitoring activities.