Solar Energy For Schools Across Rural Haiti
Terrepower, the solar panel and electric vehicle (EV) battery lifecycle management division of BBB Industries, announced its partnership with Brighten Haiti, non-profit organization dedicated to using solar energy to expand education, develop a sustainable economy, and end poverty in Haiti. Brighten Haiti’s Solar4Schools initiative aims to bring solar energy to more than 300 schools across rural Haiti. This groundbreaking effort represents the largest deployment of solar for schools in Haiti’s history, addressing the critical need for electricity infrastructure in underserved rural communities. “In Northern Haiti, a staggering 90% of the population lives in darkness, lacking access to electricity,” said Kevin Keene, founder and president of Brighten Haiti. “This generous donation is a beacon of hope.”
The involvement of Terrepower, and its Ontility brand, in this initiative marks a significant step in advancing Brighten Haiti’s mission, as the teams are sending the first shipment of 508 sustainably manufactured solar modules by the end of the month to be used in projects aimed at powering schools and training local workers on solar installation techniques. Their total commitment to donating more than 4900 solar panels will help ensure that Brighten Haiti can achieve its goal of modernizing Haiti’s education system.
“Imagine the profound change that just a single solar panel can bring to a family, lighting their home at night and charging their cell phones,” said Keene. “Consider the transformation for schools without power, where just 22 panels can illuminate and cool classrooms. This also enables access to computer labs and technology, offering students a 21st century education for the first time. This is not just a donation, it’s a monumental leap toward a brighter, more sustainable future for Haiti.”
Fewer than 35% of Haitian schools have access to electricity. This initiative can make a significant impact on education and community development — impacting more than 150,000 students.
