Students and teachers from Saint Nicholas Anglican College were warmly welcomed to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) site on Wednesday 13 August 2025, as part of the project’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and educational outreach.
The visit offered students a rare, hands-on opportunity to explore the progress of the Solomon Islands’ first large-scale renewable energy project. Guided by TRHDP engineers and staff, the group toured key project areas—including the dam site, powerhouse location, and access roads—while learning about the engineering, environmental, and social dimensions of the development.
TRHDP’s Project Manager Mr. Pradip Verma and Project team led the visit, providing students with an overview of the project’s goals, its significance for the country’s energy future, and the environmental safeguards in place. A lively Q&A session followed, where students asked insightful questions about hydropower, sustainability, and careers in the energy sector.
Caption: A special day for the Empowerment of Saint Nicholas Anglican College Form 6 science students through interactive discussions on delivering cheap, clean, and reliable energy (Presentation by Project Manager-Mr Pradip Verma)
Caption: Empowering Saint Nicholas Anglican College Form 6 science students exposure to real time construction works on Tina Hydropower Project – Project Manager Mr. Pradip Verma explain the movement of water - Water in Motion. Power in Action!
Caption: Group Photo Saint Nicholas Anglican College Form 6 Science students at the Dam Site with Project Construction Team.
Caption:TRHDP- Project Office Project Manager (Mr. Pradip Verma) and Saint Nicholas Anglican College Form 6 students at the Tunnel Portal site located above the powerhouse site..
“We are proud to host Form 6 Science students from Saint Nicholas Anglican College and share with them the vision and impact of the Tina River Hydropower Project,” said a TRHDP spokesperson. “Engaging with young minds is a vital part of our mission to inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, and environmental stewards.”
TRHDP extends its sincere thanks to the school’s administration and teachers for their support and looks forward to welcoming more schools in the near future.
Caption: Students from Saint Nicholas Anglican College explore the Tina River Hydropower Project!
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For more information, contact:
Communications Officer: Jeanine Gadepeta email: jeanine.gadepeta@tina-hydro.com
Tina Hydropower development project
+677 25133
About Tina River Hydro Development Project (TRHDP)
The first large scale renewable energy project for the Solomon Islands delivering benefits such as more affordable electricity and improved accessibility to cleaner, more reliable energy sources for communities now and in the future. It is being implemented by the Solomon Island Government with financing and support from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the Asian Development Bank, the Government of Australia, the Green Climate Fund, Korea EX-IM Economic Development Cooperation Fund, and the World Bank.
Find out more on www.tina-hydro.com
A National Project of Solomon Islands | Tina River Hydropower Tina River Hydropower is a National Project of Solomon Islands and has as its objective to provide more affordable and reliable energy options to Honiara. www.tina-hydro.com |
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