October 12, 2011
Hear What Haitians Say about the IEEE/Sirona Haiti Rural Electricity Project!
The following video is footage that I took during the trip a couple of weeks ago. I went to Haiti to visit all six of our units and interview our Operators, Field Technicians and most importantly, our customers.
- All 240 original customers are paying their leases each month (roughly $6.70 US) for basic energy in their homes supplied by rechargeable battery kits.
- All six Operators love the equipment and every one has asked for more.
- Over 2,000 homes are on our waiting list at the moment, and all of those are within the vicinity of an operating system.
As we have the funding to expand we will reach many people and provide a life-changing service. Because our model is economically sustainable, it provides a rate of return to potential investors.
Thanks to the IEEE volunteers who built and funded these six stations, to the Haitian government for inviting us to their energy sector strategic planning workshop, to the amazing supporters of our work, and most of all, to our Haitian customers and crew who have made this a success.
We are currently raising funds to expand our program and set up in-country assembly facilities. Please watch the video and consider a donation of any size. Many thanks, in advance!
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