28 photovoltaic systems for the illumination of 25 rural households, a community hall, the deputy mayor's office and a health centre in Aldea Quecá, Sipacapa, San Marcos, Guatemala
28 photovoltaic systems for the illumination of 25 rural households, a community hall, the deputy mayor's office and a health centre in Aldea Quecá, Sipacapa, San Marcos, Guatemala
The project consists of installing 28 photovoltaic systems (which include a 45W solar panel, a battery of 90 - 105 A-h, a control panel and a 20W light bulb), to provide light to 25 rural households, a communal hall, the deputy mayor's office and the local health centre.
Three specialised groups will be trained to manage the following areas: management of funds, including a monthly user fee, to cover maintenance and repair; installation, management and maintenance of the photovoltaic systems; mitigation and prevention of disasters.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Cocode de Aldea Quecá, Sipacapa
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 19,413.55
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,630.26
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,630.26
Project Number:
GUA/OP3/02/06/09
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Access to electricity will enable new economic activities to be undertaken, especially allowing evening work hours, enhancing the local economy. Human capital will be strengthened by enabling evening study for both children and adults. The local health centre will have longer opening hours.The community hall will allow more social interaction and training opportunities.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
All participants are Sipacapense ethnic group
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Indicators
Biophysical
Number of innovations or new technologies developed / applied 1
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project 1
Livehood
Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project 25
Livehood
Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project 114

SGP Country office contact

Ms Gabriela Estrada
Email:

Address

5a. Avenida 5-55 zona 14, Edificio Europlaza, Torre IV, Nivel 10
Guatemala, 01014