PURPOSE

Overall : Generation of clean electric energy and reduction of the coffee cooperative's CO2 footprint.

Specific:

• Solar panels installation
  Key details of the solar panel system:
  • Number of panels: 32
  • Power per panel: 550 W
  • Micro inverter setup: 1 micro inverter per 4 panels
  
• Measuring renewable energy production
• Total energy cost savings
  The system is projected to deliver annual savings of USD 4,700 in electricity, with a return on investment (ROI) estimated at 4.5 years.
  
• Solar panel use and maintenance training

This project is possible thanks to the support of Cooperativa Nuevo Sendero, Hesselink Koffie and EFICO Central America/the EFICO Foundation and runs from June 2024 to June 2025.