International Impact Stories

Solar Irrigation's Long-term Impact on the Cruz Family Farm

In July 2016, GRID Alternatives installed a solar-powered drip irrigation system on the Cruz family farm in Jinotega, Nicaragua. Their irrigation system has been instrumental in impacting the farm’s agricultural practices. Take a look at the farm now!

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Memories From My Nicaragua Trip With GRID Alternatives

Thank you to Max Rodgers, our guest writer, who participated on an international trip in March 2023 to install solar panels in a local community in Nicaragua. In this essay, he shares some of his experiences from the trip and the lasting memories, joy, and impact that he holds closely. If you are interested in traveling with GRID Alternatives on a similar trip, please visit this page to get more information on future opportunities.

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Doribel learning Installation Basics Training

Doribel Torres’ Empowerment Through Installation Basics Training

In July 2022, another group of Nicaraguan Women graduated from GRID's Installation Basics Training Program (IBT 200), where they learned how to install solar electric systems through academic and hands-on training. We asked Doribel Torres about her IBT 200 experience. Read about her experience.

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Sunset at Juntas de Neji, a rural environment with a farmhouse and a watertower

Celebrating World Indigenous Peoples Day

GRID Alternatives and Sempra Foundation partner to bring solar systems to Juntas de Neji Community

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GRID Celebrates International Women's Day

This International Women's Day, we would like to celebrate each and every woman we have the honor of learning and working with. In particular, we would like to highlight the women who are a part of our International Program. Keep on reading to meet them!

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Nurse Jwala Karki in Jumla, Nepal

Jwala Karki, a 24-year-old Staff Nurse at Pandu Gufa Health Post (PGHP) in Jumla, Nepal, is a PCL graduate from the reputable Om Health Campus Medical Institute in Chabahil, Kathmandu.

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Solar Enables COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution at Pandu Gupha Health Post in Jumla, Nepal

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, in September 2020 GRID and partner Gham Power installed a 5.9kW off-grid solar system at the Pandu Gupha Health Post and Birthing Center located in Nepal which has allowed the clinic to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to surrounding communities.

Dhapsung Microgrid, Sindhupalchok, Nepal: Case Study

With the installation of a 15.75kW ground-mounted solar microgrid in the village of Dhapsung, Nepal, community members regained access to electricity after the earthquake destroyed their community's hydroelectric plant. The microgird provides reliable electricity to 42 households in the village, the elementary school, small businesses and street lighting. Positive outcomes were seen in the community in the areas of health and safety, education, economic development and quality of life.

"If she can, I can too."

Over the years we’ve seen the importance of women seeing other women managing and installing a solar project from start to finish. Read how our Women in Solar work has made an impact in Nicaragua and Nepal through GRID's International Program.

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Solar-Roasted Coffee and Economic Development

Carmen is the president of El Regadio's women's coffee cooperative in Jinotega, Nicaragua. She worked with GRID to get a solar-powered coffee roaster and grinder for the co-op, allowing the women to create their own coffee brand and increase their incomes.

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