We'd love if you'd leave us a 5 ⭐ rating & review and it's never been easier: www.ratethispodcast.com/suncast
About the Episode:
Andrea Johnson, Executive Director of Green Empowerment, discusses how Green Empowerment uses a micro utility model to bring solar power and clean water to populations lacking these necessities. Their micro utility projects have a 97% long-term success rate of remaining operational while being fully managed by the communities. She also highlights an ongoing solar-plus-storage project for Ugandan health clinics that she’s particularly proud of (wherein Nextracker was a key partner).
Nonprofits play a crucial role in international development, often solving equity gaps and civic/infrastructure gaps that for-profit, corporate and even governmental organizations are incapable of addressing. Green Empowerment is this year’s Giving Tuesday partner, as we are inspired by how they are bringing clean water and renewable energy to rural communities across the world. More than 2 billion humans lack clean water access and another 1 billion are devoid of reliable electricity. Organizations like Green Empowerment are an instrumental development partner charged with helping these billions achieve a better quality of life through deploying global charity into communities of need around the world.
On this Giving Tuesday, consider supporting their ongoing work to provide reliable access to clean water and renewable energy to rural, underserved communities.
Key Takeaways:
Global Need: Over 2 billion people lack access to clean water and 1 billion lack reliable energy, predominantly in rural communities.
Micro-Utility Model: A unique approach where communities have long-term ownership and management of solar and water systems, ensuring sustainable development and a 97% success record.
Supportive Action: Learn about Green Empowerment's work and help drive impact by making a financial contribution or stay updated on their journey via social media this Giving Tuesday.
NOTEWORTHY QUOTE:
“Over 2 billion people in the world do not have access to safe drinking water and just under a billion do not have reliable energy.”
Thanks again to this week's sponsor, helping keep the podcast FREE to you!
SUNGROW focuses on integrated energy storage system solutions, including PCS, lithium-ion batteries and energy management system. Please visit https://www.mysuncast.com/sungrow
Speed up PV installations for lower LCOE with TrinaTracker and improve overall system value with optimized compatibility using Trina Solar’s industry-leading modules and the TrinaPro utility-scale or C&I Solutions. Please visit https://www.mysuncast.com/trina
Elevate your solar projects with PVcase - an innovative company specializing in solar solutions. PVcase products provide user-friendly tools ensuring precision, efficiency, and error elimination—a game-changer for your projects. Please visit https://www.mysuncast.com/pvcase
ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:
Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
You can connect with Nico Johnson on Twitter, LinkedIn or email.
If you’ve been second-guessing your work decisions or maybe trying to reconsider how you "fit" in the renewable energy industry -> grab 20 minutes on Nico's calendar and discuss whether having him as Your personal coach might be the right next step.