What is the problem?

The lack of solar power at schools in South Asia and Africa means that schools in these developing nations rely on fossil fuels to generate electricity, which contributes to climate change and air pollution. This is problematic given that children are particularly vulnerable to the adverse health effects of air pollution. Without proper infrastructure in these regions, fossil fuel usage can harm many students because such energy sources are not sustainable. Not only that, but lack of access to electricity limits access to essential amenities such as lighting, medical equipment, and communication. Even when there is available electricity, there is often only running access for a few hours a day in some regions. Frequently, these villages are far from the nation’s power grid, with full-scale connection and infrastructure expansion being expensive. These are significant issues in developing countries that must be solved quickly to bring the 21st century to all.

Why Solar?

Affordability. Solar Energy is one of the most affordable forms of electricity in rural areas, not requiring mass construction and expansion of infrastructures like power cables, gas pipelines, and substations while also having lower production and installation costs. Solar Power is also more reliable and cheaper than conventional independent energy sources such as diesel generators.

Sustainability. Solar Energy does not release harmful greenhouse cases and other emissions into the air. This makes it a more favorable solution because it’s not just cheaper, but it’s much better for the environment than fossil fuel based solutions.

Energy Independence. Rural areas would reduce their reliance other forms of energy and be less effected by blackouts, inconsistent power sources, and shortage of energy resources.

What Will We Do?

IsoAccess will both directly operate and work with local partners around the world to help plan solar systems at schools based on the needs of the schools. This will include designing the system and selecting types of panels, etc. Using funds secured from donations, IsoAccess will then move forward with local organizations to help install these solar systems at schools. This will involve working with local technicians, solar installers, the transportation and distribution of necessary equipment to the installation site, and the connection of the system to necessary amenities such as lighting, electric access, and communications. IsoAccess would then work with local groups to ensure these systems are maintained properly without any fail. Ultimately IsoAccess will bring the 21st century to everyone by connecting them to the world through electrification while holding a stance against Global Warming and Pollution through the usage of green energy sources.