ALTENPHIL is a non-government organization composed of B.S.M.E alumnis of the Mapua Institute of Technology that will provide a low-cost, sustainable solution to the energy needs of marginalized communities through the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of solar streetlight systems, home solar electric systems, and mini-hybrid wind turbine generator system. ALTENPHIL aims to manufacture wind turbines that are specially designed for simple construction, robustness and efficiency in low wind speeds. ALTENPHIL will manufacture the system locally, near their point of usage, to keep energy costs low, improved equipment serviceability, and create employment where it is desperately needed.
It is widely accepted that access to electricity is a basic necessity, although not sufficient, is a basic requirement for modern economic and social development. Electricity opens the door to a host of technologies that will promote education, public health, and economic development, such as emissions-free light, refrigeration, and communication devices. Without electricity, communities are unable to participate in the benefits of modern advances and are left isolated and literally in the dark.
SOLAR ENERGY BRINGS BENEFITS TO REMOTE PHILIPPINE VILLAGE ( SOURCE: VOICE OF AMERICA)
Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
"16 July 2007"
ELECTRICITY HAS YET TO REACH HUNDREDS OF VILLAGES IN THE PHILIPPINES. THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT IS TAPPING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO LIGHT UP SOME VILLAGES, BUT IN THIS REPORT BY PRODUCER PROSPERO LAPUT FROM ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE IN THE PHILIPPINES, POOR VILLAGERS COMPLAIN ELECTRICITY REMAINS OUT OF THEIR REACH. VOAS HEDA BAYRON HAS MORE.
The sun powers the remote village of Patagan in the Philippines poorest province, Zamboanga del Norte. The only road to the village is not passable when it rains. Power lines simply cannot reach the area. Residents here thought themselves lucky in 2004 to receive a solar-powered electricity system, part of a nationwide project by the Philippine and Spanish governments. Joelita Limbaga, a government officer who monitors the project, says children now study more, livelihood has improved and villagers can do some work at night.
Cells in this panel absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity. The panels are reliable and can last up to 25 years. Village chief Benjamin Baynosa says they needed electric lamps. He says they were happy to have the solar-powered light because it cannot be put out by strong winds, unlike the small kerosene lamps they had before. Patagan villagers say the solar panels changed their lives. But their poverty makes it hard to maintain the panels. Most of the villagers are farmers. They earn about a dollar (Php46) a day, mostly from selling coconut products.
Users have to pay 3.70 (Php170) a month to maintain the solar panels -- more costly than kerosene for lamps. Villagers say it is too expensive. One villager says it is difficult to keep up with the monthly payments. She says many families have given up and transferred the panels to their neighbors. There is potential for solar power in the Philippines. But the poorest villages cannot afford to take full advantage of even this source of light and power.
Other development initiatives rely on solar power only, which entails high costs and uncertain serviceability. Finally, some development projects use imported wind turbines, which tend to be very expensive and most often fail to meet production expectations or fail entirely due to the harsh environment and improper servicing. ALTENPHILs approach to rural electrification will focus on manufacturing wind turbines near the point of usage. This local, wind power centric focus keeps energy costs low, improves servicing feasibility, and provide jobs where they are desperately needed.
ALTENPHIL is Committed to Long-Term Results.
ALTENPHILs systems would be implemented using a variety of models, each of which can be characterized along the following dimensions: location (urban, semi-urban, rural), constituency served (private, public), ownership (ALTENPHIL, private, public) and physical configuration (battery charging station, fixed battery bank, dual-use). Each electrification scenario is best served by a particular combination of these dimensions and ALTENPHIL will work with each beneficiary and project funder to select the most appropriate model in each use.
Other development organization and government bodies often have a transient interest in energy services and lack expertise in the complicated field of rural electrification. This often leads to install-and-go scenarios, where projects are left without any sustainable operation and maintenance plans in place. ALTENPHIL brings to the table expertise, persistence, and a long-term commitment to working with the project, beneficiaries to develop social and financial institutions needed to deliver lasting energy services.
How will ALTENPHIL bring Electricity to a Remote Village?
We cannot do this vision alone so we would like to tap the "BAYANIHAN" spirit or a helping hand of every individuals by helping turn their lights on for the first time. Since Christmas holidays are near we at ALTENPHIL would like to promote a product SOLAR LED CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.
Each 1USD (PHP46) can provide 80 hrs light
1 set of SOLAR LED XMAS LIGHTS you purchase @ USD64 (PHP3,000), these can provide 5,120 hrs of light
2 set of SOLAR LED XMAS LIGHTS you purchase @ USD128 (PHP6,000), these can provide 10,240 hrs of light
4 set of SOLAR LED XMAS LIGHTS you purchase @ USD256 (PHP12,000), these can provide 20,480 hrs of light
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIGHT!
For buying options thru PAYPAL/WESTERN UNION/MONEYGRAM please e-mail: ariesjumagbas@yahoo.com
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