Discussing with solar engineer Jorge Calderon

Using local resources is crucial to making this project work in the long term. We buy our materials from vendors in Panama City in order to (1) build relationships with vendors who can provide resources and expertise for the communities, (2) ensure that all replacement parts will be available to the communities, (3) support the local economy, and (4) save on shipping costs. One especially helpful solar energy-related organization was Luz Buena, where we met solar engineer Jorge Calderon.

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