We created the Soy Luciérnaga program with the goal of donating one photovoltaic solar system per year, to an organization that benefits youth in Costa Rica. We want that, as well as fireflies (luciérnagas), they can create their own light.
Beneficiaries
The Guachipelín de Escazú School was the first chosen beneficiary.
“We are very happy to have been chosen as the winner of the donation of a photovoltaic solar system. It will not only let us save money every month and have incomes for other expenses, but it well also let us to improve our carbon footprint as an institution and allow students to live the experience of have a clean energy at school”
Gustavo Oviedo, President of the Board of Directors at Escuela de Guachipelín
Guachipelín de Escazú results
- 604 students impacted
- 4,48 KWp of installed power
- 16 solar modules installed
- 1 inverter
- 32% energy coverage
- 28% savings in energy bill
- With the savings generated by the system during the first 14 months, the school bought hand sanitizer, hand soap and tissues for the students, teachers, and staff.