Projects are carefully researched to deliver maximum environmental and educational benefits. System components are based on the power needs of the school, for example, how many computers are used? do students have night study? do teachers' residences draw power?


We aim to deliver the most cost-effective solution. For example, a small system may work best using the generator for battery top-ups and high load periods. Thus allowing more to be spent on installations elsewhere for a better overall outcome.

  • Rabi High School example
  • Future projects

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    Power is collected either from the sun by solar panels or from the wind by wind turbines. Large systems may include a combination of both these technologies. The size of the generating devices is determined by the supply needs of the school and teachers' residences if included.


    The power collected by the solar panels or turbines is converted, by an inverter, into a form that can be stored in batteries. The size of the inverter is determined by the appliances the system supplies and the size of the power-generating devices.

     

    Heavy-duty batteries are installed to store the power. When power is needed, the invertor transforms the battery energy into electricity that can power appliances such as lights and computers. At most sites the generator will remain available for high load periods and battery top-ups if needed.

     

     

    Ten percent of funds are deposited in a maintenance account. The income generated and half the capital is available for system maintenance to ensure the long-term viability of projects. The remaining capital is never spent so it provides ongoing income for maintenance. Each project has a site representative who is contacted every six months to confirm that the system is working to its maximum potential and to arrange repairs if needed.

     

    When a small community depends on diesel-generated power, there is little consideration of power conservation because the generator usually produces surplus power. Therfore we provide education to community and school leaders and require their formal commitment to power conservation.

     

    Supplying computers is not a core objective of the Foundation and donated funds are not used for this purpose. However, we will actively seek corporate support to supply new, energy-efficient laptops at each school. The benefits at Rabi High School have shown this to be a valuable objective. While appreciated, donations of second-hand laptops are not accepted -- we do not have the capacity to manage this.


    You'll be connected

     

    You will make the world a better place and see exactly where and how you did it.



    You receive details of the school, its location and the system specifications where your contribution is spent.



    When the project is completed you receive a personalised certificate of appreciation (emailed).