Delivering Light to Those in Need
Clear Light Project
A project to provide solar-charged lighting for homes in rural areas of Guatemala that do not presently have municipal power infrastructure.
Those in need
- Guatemala is an modern country with tremendous resources.
- However, delivering power to some rural communities remains a challenge.
- Nearly 10% of the population does not have power in their homes.
- Many of these homes are in indiginous communities.
-Without power the even the most basis of needs cannot be met.
- These families do not even have electricity to provide lights at night.
Our Solution
Through a network of volunteers and with the assistance of the Guatemalan goverment helping identify communities in need, we can provide a single technology package that includes solar panels, lights, a charging station and radio to families in need.
Each kit includes:
- 2 switch room lights
- 1 motion detecting room light
- 1 wall light
- AM/FM Radio
- USB chargin port
- Roof solar panel
All services provided are FREE of cost to the recipient and is installed with help of volunteers
Why solar?
Solar energy is a the best choice for the envoirment
-No greenhouse gas emissions
-No air polution
-Non fosil fuel dependant
-Preserves local habitat
-Land use efficancy: no energy farms taking up land since the panel simply goes on the roof of the home
Solar is a more practical choice for the rural community
-Renewable & Sustainable: provides infinate power as long as there is sun
-No electric bill
-Low mataince
- No electrical wiring
-Energy storge : when pairing solar with a battery it can continue to provide power without the sun
