Carbon Credit for Humanitarian Solar Power

by Appropriate Technology Collaborative
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Carbon Credit for Humanitarian Solar Power
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Carbon Credit for Humanitarian Solar Power
Carbon Credit for Humanitarian Solar Power
Carbon Credit for Humanitarian Solar Power
Carbon Credit for Humanitarian Solar Power
Carbon Credit for Humanitarian Solar Power
Carbon Credit for Humanitarian Solar Power
Carbon Credit for Humanitarian Solar Power

Project Report | Jan 2, 2025
Our Largest Project of 2024 and 2025

By John Barrie | Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer

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Mother and Child

Subject: Happy New Year! Exciting Updates from Our Carbon Credits Campaign

Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to share an update on our most ambitious project yet—a true testament to the difference your support makes.

In the remote regions of central Guatemala, we’re partnering with the Civil Association of Traditional Midwives of Chimaltenango (ACOTCHI). Together, we’re identifying families with young children or those expecting new babies and providing them with life-changing solar power and clean water. These solutions eliminate the need for kerosene or candles, reduce household expenses, and improve health outcomes for entire families.

The impact? Every home we convert to solar saves the equivalent of one ton of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Thanks to our innovative solar battery management system, these systems are designed to last up to 20 years. That’s two decades of cleaner air, brighter nights, and a significant reduction in carbon emissions for each household.

Clean water and solar power create ripple effects for generations:

  • Newborns and children no longer breathe toxic kerosene fumes.
  • Families gain access to clean drinking water, reducing illness and parasites.
  • Children can study longer at night, stay in school longer, and achieve greater opportunities.
  • Households save money while embracing renewable energy for lighting, charging devices, and listening to the radio.

This effort began with our “Bright Christmas” campaign, launched in November. Our goal was to bring solar and clean water to as many remote homes as possible—even those located two miles or more from the nearest drivable road. For many families, we are the only organization to ever visit their homes.

With your help, we’ve made an extraordinary impact. Each child in these households—expected to live an average of 70 years—gets a healthy start and a brighter future. The long-term benefits of this work are incredible: better health, improved education, higher lifetime income, and a growing awareness of how renewable energy can transform lives.

As we step into the new year, we’re excited to build on this momentum. From reimagining solar food dehydrators to reaching even more families with solar and clean water, we’re continuing to innovate and expand. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. Together, we’re creating lasting change—for families, communities, and the planet.

Here’s to a brighter, greener future in 2024!

With gratitude,
The Appropriate Technology Collaborative Team

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Working at Night by Solar Light
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Children Thank You
Kitchen With New Solar Light
Kitchen With New Solar Light

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Location: Ann Arbor, MI - USA
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John Barrie
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