Solar-Powered Solutions: What They Are
WE BUILD, DESIGN, AND DEPLOY SOLAR-POWERED SOLUTIONS. To date, 2,436 schools have been powered, access to clean water has been provided to more than 1,000,000 people, and the lives of 1.7 million people have been impacted across 28 countries. These projects – from solar water farms to microgrid installations – are designed to serve communities in need, using innovative and sustainable energy. The approach is straightforward yet transformative… delivering clean energy and water to communities that have long awaited reliable solutions.
Main Benefits of Sustainable Energy Projects
- 2,436 schools powered
- Access to clean water for over 1,000,000 people
- 1.7 million lives impacted across 28 countries
- Community-led initiatives such as daily water pickups in La Gonâve, Haiti
- Rapid emergency responses during crises, like the Haitian earthquake
- Desalination systems supplying clean water to 35,000 people every day in Kiunga, Kenya
Community Impact and Immediate Relief
In La Gonâve, Haiti, the 2nd GivePower Solar Water Farm opened in April 2020, and community members now visit the site daily to bring clean water home to their families – a simple act that speaks volumes about the community’s resilience. When disaster struck during the Haitian Earthquake, the dedicated Haitian team at GivePower’s Solar Water Farm spearheaded a fast and coordinated emergency response, distributing over 685,000 daily rations of clean water to thousands in need. These efforts underscore how solar-powered installations not only provide sustainable solutions but also offer immediate relief when it matters most…
Clean Water Solutions in Kenya
The people of Kiunga, Kenya, have been forced to drink, cook, and bathe in contaminated, brackish water for years. In 2018, GivePower installed its first-ever solar water farm – a state-of-the-art desalination system that can provide clean water to 35,000 individuals every single day. Over in the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Samburu, Kenya, the Reteti Elephant Orphanage benefits from solar power as well, ensuring that food, medicine, and critical communications for the rangers are maintained. These projects highlight how innovative technology can transform daily life, offering dignified access to clean water and helping wildlife conservation efforts at the same time.
Restoring Lives, Heritage, and Emergency Services
In Puerto Rico, even after Hurricane Maria in 2017, full power is still a challenge. Solar power installations have played a key role in restoring emergency and medical services in San Juan and other hard-hit areas, providing hope and renewed capacity for recovery. In a compelling twist of fate, the initiatives extend beyond immediate relief – a historic Trek to Ciudad Perdida (“The Lost City”) in Colombia in May 2019 marked the first installation of solar power on site, supporting critical archaeological work and ranger efforts to protect this sacred heritage. Even Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo saw a rapid, coordinated effort spearheaded by the Haitian team from GivePower’s Solar Water Farm during moments of crisis, ensuring that thousands received over 685,000 daily rations of clean water.
The Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4: Quality Education – By powering schools and enabling learning environments.
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – With solar water farms and desalination systems delivering safe water.
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – Through the widespread deployment of solar power solutions.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – By reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – Supporting wildlife conservancies and protecting valuable ecosystems.
Empowering Remote Communities Globally
Across the globe, remote communities are experiencing transformative change. In Mahji Goan, Nepal, where climate change has reduced fishing opportunities, solar energy has helped restore critical economic opportunities – a lifeline for the village. On another Trek dating back to 2014, the first microgrid installation in El Islote, Nicaragua, brought power to a school, setting a precedent for sustainable community support. Later, in November 2019, a collaboration between Loanpal, CarVal Investors, and GivePower led to a Trek in the village of Bagara, Nepal, where an 18kW microgrid system was installed to support a community of 300 people, including a school and a clinic. These projects, each with its own distinct narrative, collectively demonstrate the dynamic power of solar energy in driving community empowerment and resilience – proving that even in the most remote corners of the world, sustainable solutions can light the way forward.
