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PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
1.General objective
Reduce the dependence on plant material and fossil fuels used in domestic chores and productive activities of 20 families from the Montebello area in La Plata Huila, through photovoltaic solar panels, also contributing to the fulfillment of sustainable development objectives, job creation and improving the quality of life of the aforementioned families.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
What needs did you identify?
The Montebello village is a community in the municipality of La Plata in the department of Huila, Colombia, 13.5 km from the municipal capital, located in a high mountain area at latitude 2° 15' 54" north and longitude 75° 55' 3" west, with an approximate population of 250 people, its economic development is based on small-scale agricultural activity and currently several basic needs are not met, including electricity.
How will the project address these needs?
The community of the Montebello de la Plata Huila area expresses a felt need for electricity for its basic domestic needs and for productive activities, which is why the Rotary Club of La Plata Huila has been concerned about the situation of this community and has taken the initiative to seek sustainable alternatives for this population, and in an initial stage, supply twenty (20) photovoltaic solar energy systems to the same number of families and to the primary school, promoting aspects such as:
• Contribute to SDG #7: Affordable and clean energy, by using photovoltaic devices to transform solar energy into electricity.
• Contribute to SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, with the implementation of this technology a better perspective of economic growth can be projected by reducing the costs of acquisition of fossil fuels and plant material, and using energy for the development of new decent jobs.
• Contribute to SDG # 12: Responsible production and consumption, facilitates and improves the production of economic activities in the region, and its cleaner production by reducing the production of smoke and particulate matter from the combustion of fossil fuels and plant material, likewise, it contributes to SDG # 13 in action for the climate, since consequently all the improvements proposed above and the following ones end up executing actions for the climate accordingly.
Who will benefit from the project?
The beneficiary population is approximately 250 people, comprised of 20 families from the Montebello area of the municipality of La Plata and a primary school that serves between 5 and 15 children on an alternating basis.
SUSTAINABILITY: (explain how the project will continue to operate once the financial support you receive for this project ends)
The sustainability of this project can be guaranteed through strategies such as: Training and education . Technical training that provides beneficiaries with information on the use of the installed energy systems, ensuring that they can solve basic problems. Environmental awareness: conduct workshops on the importance of renewable energy and environmental care. Local community maintenance : form a maintenance committee that is responsible for supervising the good condition of the energy systems. This group must be made up of trained community members. Productive projects: promote the use of solar energy for economic activities where water pumps or refrigeration for products can be used, generating income that will allow financing maintenance. An idea of not only maintaining the operation of the project but also empowering the community to be self-sufficient and continue to benefit in the long term. The key is to promote the sense of belonging and responsibility.
IS THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED? DESCRIBE THE ROLE OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTINUITY.
Community participation is essential, their roles and contributions go beyond being simple beneficiaries, making them key actors in the entire process. In this sense, the community has been involved and is committed to the following aspects:
1. Co-creation of the project:
a. Needs identification: The community has provided information related to their energy needs, helping to define the scope and scale of the project.
b. Participatory design: The community can provide input on panel placement, energy storage, and other system features, ensuring the project is tailored to their specific needs.
2. Project implementation:
a. Volunteer Work: Community members offer their time and skills as unskilled labor to assist with solar panel installation, infrastructure construction, and other related tasks.
b. Contribution of local materials: The community is willing to contribute local materials, such as labor or natural resources, reducing project costs.
3. Operation and maintenance:
a. Training: The community is willing to be trained to operate and maintain solar systems, ensuring their long-term operation.
b. Monitoring: Community members will help monitor and protect the solar systems and report any problems or damage.
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