Francis Sakato

Francis Sakato is Principal Technical Analyst – Electricity with the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) of Papua New Guinea (PNG). In this role he provides technical advice on all electricity matters including licensing, contract arrangements, and ensures that electricity undertakers are compliant with necessary electricity standards and codes. With a strong career background in technology and energy, Francis believes the role of access to electricity will be a key driver in PNG's future economic development. Access to small scale and renewable power sources will be critical to this success, and Francis is keen to discuss the ways off-grid solar PV systems could play a significant role to connect the isolated and fragmented communities in PNG. Francis holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the PNG University of Technology, Lae and has previously worked with Telikom PNG Limited and Ramu NiCo Management Limited.