Solar Panels
In remote areas of the Yungas, communities lack electrical power due to the prohibitive cost of running electrical lines through mountainous terrain. Solar energy provides a feasible alternative to conventional electrical installation.
Provision and Installation of Solar Panels – Puerto León Bajo, Caranavi
Thirty-four families in the community of Puerto León Bajo, in the Caranavi region, benefitted from the construction and installation of residential photovoltaic solar systems. Systems include three compact light sockets and a voltage inverter with regulator to supply power to two electrical outlets for use with electrical household appliances. The community school also received an additional solar panel, a battery, a DC to AC voltage inverter, twin electrical outlets, a 20” color TV and a VHS video player. A training workshop on the operation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems for the beneficiaries, including the provision of educational materials on the topic, was completed. The installation contract included provisions for on-site preventive maintenance of the photovoltaic systems by a qualified technitian, 4, 10, 14 and 18 months after installation.
