Completion of the Second Phase of the Solar Energy Project at the Casa do Gaiato Farm in Mozambique
The solar energy project for the Fazenda de Casa do Gaiato area has culminated in an on-ground photovoltaic installation that provides the agricultural area managed by the host house with an affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity supply. It is now fully operational.
The main objective of the project was to solve the problems arising from the grid electricity supply, which was of low quality, expensive and unreliable. The photovoltaic solar installation now powers the water pumping system, the chicken coop and the lighting of the agricultural area, significantly reducing the organization’s electricity bill and allowing reinvestment in new activities and projects for the benefit of the community.
Casa do Gaiato, located on the outskirts of the village of Massaca, in the district of Boane, Maputo province, has been a pillar of social support for the surrounding rural communities for more than 30 years. This organisation provides food, healthcare, education and vocational support to children without families, as well as primary and secondary education.
La instal·lació del sistema solar fotovoltaic ha estat realitzada amb èxit. Podeu consultar les dades a la fitxa de projecte. (link) Això ha permès a Casa do Gaiato ser més autosuficient pel que fa al subministrament elèctric i estalviar diners per finançar altres activitats de la fazenda.
Beneficis Assolits
- Estalvi Econòmic: Hem aconseguit una reducció significativa dels costos d’electricitat, permetent un ràpid retorn de la inversió.
- Sostenibilitat Ambiental: S’ha reduït l’ús de combustibles fòssils i les emissions de CO2.
- Millora de la Productivitat: Les activitats agrícoles són ara més rendibles gràcies a una font d’energia fiable.
- Impacte Social: Les condicions de vida dels nens/es, treballadors/es i famílies associades a Casa do Gaiato esperem que millorin notablement.
In addition to the installation of the system, practical training has been provided to Casa do Gaiato workers to ensure the long-term sustainability of the system. With these trainings we hope to increase the local capacity of the maintenance of the facilities in order to optimize the energy produced.
We are very satisfied with the results of this second phase of the project. Casa do Gaiato can now carry out all its agricultural and economic activities without interruptions or large expenditures on fossil fuels. This success not only benefits the organization, but also contributes to a more sustainable and equitable future for the entire community.
For this reason, we want to thank all those who have participated and collaborated in this project. To our team formed by Chloé for the coordination and Jordi who is already one more “gaiato”!
