To support the development of a quality based sustainable energy industry, the Sustainable Energy Industries Association of the Pacific Islands (SEIAPI) and Pacific Power Association has developed a certification/accreditation scheme for individuals and organisations (business entities).
The individuals are able to be certified as: i) designers; ii) installation (maintenance) technicians; iii) energy efficiency auditors; and iv) inspectors (of system installations). The organisation (or business entity) is able to be accredited as the supplier of products, systems and services. If there are any Individuals who operate as sole traders within the industry, for example they might sell and install RE equipment or be an energy efficiency auditor, then they must apply to be both a certified individual and an accredited organisation.
The program has two levels of certification/accreditation: provisional and full. An individual will need to successfully complete a training course which has been recognised (and or specified) by SEIAPI/PPA. As the certification/accreditation program is an industry based program, SEIAPI/PPA wants to confirm that the individual is actually incorporating into their work what they have learnt in such a training course. Therefore both levels of membership, i.e. (i) the individuals and (ii) the organisations, will initially receive ‘provisional’ certification/accreditation after successfully completing the training. Full Certification would be provided after they submit evidence that they have applied the training received in their work.
The scheme operates for relevant technologies and for the various applications of those technologies, e.g. PV is a technology but it has different applications such as off-grid, grid connect and solar water pumping. Individuals and companies will obtain certification/accreditation for the particular areas in which they work.
Currently, the provisionally certified designers/installers are listed below:
| Name | Company | Provisional Certification |
| Aaron Strid | PCS, Vanuatu | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Albert Junior Natu | Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Belinda Strid | PCS, Vanuatu | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Brownhill Tari | Energy 4All, Vanuatu | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Charles William Davies | Savvy Solar Vanuatu | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Isaac Tamara | Energy 4All, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Joshua Matariki | E-Tech Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Joshua Nari | DOE, Vanuatu | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Michael Langeliers | E-Tech Vanuatu | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Nemo Matai | Energy 4All, Vanuatu | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Tagar Yannick | PCS, Vanuatu | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Thompson Alick | PCS, Vanuatu | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Tobias Haack | Tubia-Electrical | D & I Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Alvin Octavo | Computer World | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Lariza Tatlele | Mama Solar Associations, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| George Iahlu Iahape | Luie Rural Training Centre, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Owen Moli | PCS, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Jason Bule | Vui Limited, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Shirokanu Teitoka | Vanuatu Institute of Technology | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Willie Obed | DOE, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Annie Joe | Mama Solar Associations, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Rina Paraliu | Vanuatu Institute of Technology | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Rebecca Spetal | Mama Solar Associations, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Andrew Damassing | Rural Training Centre, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Johnnaly Vavak | Rural Training Centre, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Anthony Katah | Rural Training Centre, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Michael Bule | Agapi Rural Training Centre, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Presley Rongo | Rural Training Centre, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Edward Taripisu Vurobaravu | Private Enterprise, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Mendra Christino Televan | PCS, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Pierre Chanel Fare | Pekjel Rural Training Centre, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Benneth Taribiti | Benneth Taribiti, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Japeth Jacob | PCS, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Joel Galeb | DOE, Vanuatu | Install only Off Grid L1,L2 |
| Gavin Pereira | Superfly Limited, Solomon Islands | Design only Grid Connected PV Systems |
Those that hold full certification are listed as follows:
| Name | Company | Full Certification |
| Amit Singh | CBS Power Solutions, Fiji | D & I Grid Connect |
| Ravinesh Chand | CBS Power Solutions, Fiji | D & I Grid Connect |
| Praneel Kumar | Clay Energy, Fiji | D & I Grid Connect |
| Krishneel Prasad | CBS Power Solutions, Fiji | D & I Grid Connect |
| Kinivuwai Koroi Mausudroka | D & I Grid Connect | |
| Sylvian Krishneel Permal | D & I Grid Connect | |
| Sione Pongi | D & I Grid Connect | |
| Viliami Ongosia | D & I Grid Connect | |
| Gavin Pereira | Superfly Limited, Solomon Islands | D & 1 Off Grid L1, L2 & L3 |
Technologies under which certification exists include
- PV Grid connect systems
- Stand Alone PV Power systems
– Level 1- Solar Home Systems
– Level 2- Stand alone systems with/without Inverters
– Level 3 Hybrid Power systems - Wind Systems
- Energy efficiency
- Biomass Systems
Downloads
- Guidelines to the SEIAPI/PPA Certification and Accreditation Program
- Application forms:
- Provisional Certification
- Provisional Accreditation
- Full Certification
- Full Accreditation