Providing electricity through solar energy to 25 households, a street light and a sound system in Cerro Sibinal, Sipacapa, San Marcos, Guatemala
Providing electricity through solar energy to 25 households, a street light and a sound system in Cerro Sibinal, Sipacapa, San Marcos, Guatemala
The project consists of installing 26 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 street light and a sound system. The households are at a great distance from one another and the sound sytem is essential for calling the community together in emergency situations and for other communal meetings.
Three local committees will be formed and 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 Cerro Sibinal, Aldea Quecá, Sipacapa
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 20,113.16
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,496.05
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,496.05
Project Number:
GUA/OP3/02/06/13
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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 sound system will allow better community preparedness to various emergencies and shocks.
Notable Community Participation
The local community will be involved in all phases of the project, including installing, managing and maintaining the photovoltaic systems.
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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 110

SGP Country office contact

Ms Gabriela Estrada
Email:

Address

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