Windturbines in Peru
the problem:
We are introducing low-cost energy solutions to villages that have no electricity.
vital stats:
people impacted:
20people involved:
30why it's important:
I understand the importance of having a little bit more light when it gets dark. Education improves, trade-skills improve, and less accidents occur when we have a guiding light at night.
the plan of action:
We are currently developing a low-cost wind turbine. The first stage is optimization of the system. We are researching and prototyping different designs so that we can bring the cost to less than $500 USD, from wind turbine to lights. The next step will be to implement five case studies in Peru, and monitor them over the course of 6 months. We will travel down again at the end of the 6 months and collect data, both on the wind turbine as well as with the demographics and cultural implications of the people. After that, we will implement a business model that will allow the wind turbine to be distributed to other villages by the local people. Currently, we have two working models, one is in Ghana, Africa, and the other is on Lake Titicaca, Peru. The people have used these to bring light in (lanterns in Africa, house lights in Peru) and use it for the children to continue their studies. In Peru, they also increase the amount of crafts they can make (their main source of income is tourism).
