Recently, the Kikori Heritage Hotel project in Papua New Guinea, undertaken by CSCEC Science and Industry Co., Ltd., was successfully illuminated after its photovoltaic energy storage system was energized. Located in the Kikori area, the project will provide 52 guest rooms as well as supporting facilities including a reception area, gym, meeting rooms, and a restaurant.

The Kikori Heritage Hotel Project Successfully Powered On

In Papua New Guinea, a South Pacific nation surrounded by islands, energy supply has long been a key challenge constraining development. As a country with one of the lowest electricity access rates in the Asia Pacific region, Papua New Guinea suffers from a severe lack of power supply stability. In remote areas in particular, public institutions such as schools and hospitals have relied on costly diesel generators for years, resulting in high operating costs along with noise, pollution, and carbon emissions.

Aerial View of the Kikori Heritage Hotel

To protect the local natural environment and address the challenge of reliable power supply, the Kikori Heritage Hotel adopts solar power, making it the first hotel in the Kikori area to use photovoltaic electricity. The project is equipped with 388 photovoltaic modules with a total installed capacity of 240 kW and an estimated annual power generation of 400,000 kWh, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 133 Chinese households. It is expected to reduce carbon emissions by an average of 389 t per year.

Aerial View of the Kikori Heritage Hotel

The project is fitted with six 50 kW energy storage inverters. Operating in parallel, they can deliver a maximum output of up to 300 kW, providing stable and continuous power support for the hotel. In addition, the project includes 960 kWh of battery storage. When solar power is unavailable, the system can supply electricity to the hotel for at least 10 hours, fully meeting the hotel’s daily operational needs.

Aerial View of the Kikori Heritage Hotel (Photo taken on December 18, 2025)

Model of the Kikori Heritage Hotel

The project applies modular construction technology. About 95% of the structural works, MEP installation, interior finishing, and furniture integration are completed at a factory in China. After passing quality inspection, the modules are shipped by sea to the site for assembly. This approach speeds up construction while significantly reducing impacts on the local natural environment.

Rendering of the Kikori Heritage Hotel

At present, the Kikori Heritage Hotel project has entered the final stage and will soon be delivered for operation.