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POWER
Bring sustainable, clean, and uninterrupted power, to schools in need
Power to Schools aims to
The need for this project was realized upon seeing the number of schools that face recurring power cuts during the summer months. Not only were students being taught in over 40º weather, but often the school themselves were shut due to the heat. Without being able to run a single fan or water-pump, these students lacked a proper learning environment. In order to support education, Power to Schools installs rooftop solar panels for government schools so that they can continue sessions even without reliable power.
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After a crowdfunded pilot project in the Silokhra Government School, Power to Schools has adopted a CSR budget sponsorship strategy. Through CSR funds from willing corporations, more such projects will be installed around Delhi-NCR, and potentially even in remote areas going forward.
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The project has received recognition and support from the Indian Government Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
By installing solar panels, we can
Reduce heat related school-closure in government schools
Impact
Schools with solar installations no longer have to close during summer power-outages, and students do not need to endure hot classroom settings for those that do not close. The ability to run water pumps also ensures functioning toilets and running water for the schools. Especially during the pandemic, this would allow kids to sanitize more effectively.
Sustainability
To ensure sustainability of the systems, the parts are bought with adequate warranties in a range from 2-5 years. The schools ensure the panels are regularly cleaned, and are given contact numbers for any potential issues. Electricians are shown the installation such that any future electrical problem will not affect the solar panel or grid connection.
A low-cost solution to unreliable power
Sponsoring a project provides
Under Rs.
1 Lakh
Each system costs
And can power
10+ Fans
1KW
The installation will cover a 3-panel system, approximating to about 1KW of power. The system would be installed in a hybrid setup, connected to an inverter-battery system.
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The electricity will default to coming from the panels, will change to the batteries if the panels cannot supply enough, and will eventually change to the grid if the batteries are below a set threshold.
Schools receiving installations are all found and certified by the NGO Pratham. Through their resources, all project locations have point-of-contacts, as well as a real need. This is to ensure the project is not going to a school that does not need the project as much as another may.
Reach out to sidvas1@gmail.com to discuss logistics of sponsoring a project.
Dhani Sadhrana Government School
Past Projects
150+ kids
The installation at the Dhani Sadhrana Government School was sponsored by the CSR funds of Azure Solar and provided electricity to a school that serves
It was completed on Monday, December 21st 2020, in approximately 6 hours.
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The system was enough to power lights and fans for the entire school, and was concreted into the ground to ensure stability.
Not only facing sever power outages, but also currently in a dispute with the power supplier, the Silokhra Government School is a primary and secondary school serving
100+ kids
Silokhra Government School
Past Projects
The system was entirely crowdfunded, and was installed on March 9th, 2020 in approximately 7 hours.
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