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 in 2020.
“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.
In 2022 the Escuela El Palenque was the chosen school located in Concepción, Heredia.
“We are very happy about this photovoltaic system since it represents a work legacy from the staff, education board, teachers and kids, whom have contributed for this school to be a much eco-friendly place. We are the first public school from the Regional Education Direction of Heredia, in having a solar panel system, opening the way in the use of clean energies and progressing in our Carbon Neutral Certification process” – Marjorie Duarte, El Palenque School Principal.
Guachipelín de Escazú School 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.
El Palenque School results
- 55 students impacted
- 6,32 MWh per year
- 9 solar panels
- 1 inverter
- 78% of energy coverage
- 73% of electric bill saving
- With the savings, the school will buy school materials for the kids