NOTE: This initiative is no longer accepting donations.

Based on the success of the solar pump installation in the neighbouring state, this initiative will implement the same exceptionally efficient and reliable Grundfos solar-powered water pump at the school as a means of a) reducing operational costs; b) transitioning to a more environmentally sustainable solution; and c) modelling and promoting green/solar technology to students going through the school, their families and the local community.

The highly efficient, variable-speed Grundfos pump runs on direct current and can pump water using whatever amount of energy is being supplied by the dedicated solar panel. The pump will be configured to shut off when the water storage tanks are full and resume when there is more space.

Given that a Grundfos pump is pumping 3,000 L per day from an even deeper (300 ft) depth in a neighbouring state, we expect that the pump will bring up enough water each day to both meet the needs of the school and to set up a water collection point where locals can come to collect water. 

Any excess funds will be used towards a storage battery to allow the school to save electricity from existing solar panels for times when the sun isn’t shining. The battery will be used for the school’s solar-powered classroom, hallway and washroom lights, which now only work when the sun is shining, as well as for running microscopes and charging electronic devices.  

This initiative is no longer accepting donations.

 To read more about our Initiative Lead Adam and Field Lead Bona click here.

For more information contact our Initiative Lead: 

Adam Beaton: adambeaton@innovativecommunities.org