Executive Director
Christopher Guttenberg
Green building contractor and industrial technology educator, bringing construction, training, and Solomon Islands experience.
Our people & partners
Shared purpose.
Local leadership.
Meet the people combining renewable energy expertise with education, community knowledge, and hands-on experience.
Assistant Director
Sebastian Brundage
Renewable energy professional leading project pre-construction and construction through collaboration and practical delivery.
Agriculture & Business Specialist, Vatu RTC
Christina Mari
Guides students through recharge income accounting and food dehydration activities at Vatu.
Secretary / Treasurer
Todd LaFrenz
Educator developing solar science curriculum and hands-on learning around the Powa Haus programme.
Board Member / Principal, Vatu RTC
James Manengela
A local project champion coordinating community participation and day-to-day insight from Vatu.
Assistant Director
Jackie LaFrenz
Science educator and curriculum designer supporting environmental learning and STEM education.
Our local partner
SIAVRTC
The Solomon Islands Association of Vocational Rural Training Centres provides site selection, coordination, logistics, and curriculum guidance for Power United projects.
Based in Honiara, the association supports vocational education in rural communities across the Solomon Islands.
Partner leadership
Cherry Galokepoto — Director
Tony Wale — Programme Coordinator
Hellen Iakwai — Finance Officer
John Wesley Kumakana — Training Development Officer
With gratitude
Our supporters make this possible.
Namaste Solar · The Speyer Family Foundation · The Brother George Foundation · Vatican Marists
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