Wan Smol Bag is a prominent non-profit community organisation in Vanuatu, committed to delivering health, education, youth empowerment, and environmental advocacy programs across the country. With multiple facilities spread across the islands, the organisation faces a significant annual energy expenditure of approximately 13 million Vatu, impacting operational sustainability.
Recognising the potential of renewable energy to support both financial relief and climate resilience, Wan Smol Bag engaged AusPac Solar to deploy a staged rollout of solar systems across multiple buildings, with each site becoming operational and demonstrating power savings before the next is installed.
Customer Pain Points & Demands
High annual energy costs threatening the sustainability of community operations
Need for reliable power in a region challenged by infrastructure instability and frequent outages
Climate vulnerability and a strong focus on reducing carbon footprint
Geographically isolated island location, requiring durable, low-maintenance systems
Interest in a phased approach — rolling out systems building by building, with performance data informing each next step
Desire for manual transfer switching for energy security during transition periods or maintenance
In a broader context, Vanuatu is impacted by climate change, economic pressures, and a dependence on fragile industries like tourism and agriculture. Access to reliable, clean power is essential for development, education, and health services.
Solution Delivered by AusPac Solar
AusPac Solar designed and delivered tailored solar + battery hybrid systems for five of Wan Smol Bag’s key operational buildings. Each system includes manual transfer switches and weatherproof switchboards, providing a high level of autonomy, safety, and backup control in the event of outages or grid instability.
Site-by-Site Breakdown
Nutrition Building
15 x 440W Bifacial Solar Panels (Phono – PS440L12GFH-16/QSH)
1 x X1-HYBRID-5.0-D Inverter
1 x T-BAT HS7.2 kWh Battery
Manual Transfer Switch: Schneider 63 Amp 1 Pole ACTI9
Weatherproof 8 Pole Switchboard (optional)
Second Building
23 x 440W Bifacial Solar Panels
1 x X3-HYBRID-10.0-D Inverter
1 x T-BAT HS10.8 kWh Battery
Manual Transfer Switch: Noark 63 Amp 4 Pole
Weatherproof 12 Pole Switchboard (optional)
Publication Office
12 x 440W Bifacial Solar Panels
1 x X1-HYBRID-5.0-D Inverter
1 x T-BAT HS7.2 kWh Battery
Manual Transfer Switch: Schneider 63 Amp 1 Pole ACTI9
Weatherproof 8 Pole Switchboard (optional)
Editing Suite
12 x 440W Bifacial Solar Panels
1 x X1-HYBRID-5.0-D Inverter
1 x T-BAT HS7.2 kWh Battery
Manual Transfer Switch: Schneider 63 Amp 1 Pole ACTI9
Weatherproof 8 Pole Switchboard (optional)
New KPH Facility
14 x 440W Bifacial Solar Panels
1 x X3-HYBRID-5.0-D Inverter
(No battery listed, but system is hybrid-ready for future integration)
Project Outcomes & Impact
Immediate cost savings on power bills, enabling more funds to be directed into community programs
Improved energy resilience for vital services, such as health and youth programs
Future scalability with systems designed for modular expansion
Energy independence in remote island conditions
Support of Vanuatu’s national goals for sustainability and renewable energy adoption
Wan Smol Bag is now equipped with the infrastructure to demonstrate real-world success in renewable energy deployment, showcasing what is possible for other organisations across the Pacific.
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