Argentina: Rainfall harvesting and solar energy
Argentina: Rainfall harvesting and solar energy
Objective : Secure water access and sustainable energy generation for 4 schools and 2 communities.
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Status
Project completed
- Location Rivadavia, Province of Salta
- Make provision of rainwater harvesting systems/tanks/solarenergy systems for 4 schools and 2 communities;
- 15-20 families with around 400 people will be overall beneficiaries;
- Installation of sewer and drainage systems on ceilings and adaptation of roofs for rainwater harvesting;
- 5 sets of solar energy systems will be put into operation in selected schools and families
- Some of the electricity produced will be used to raise water from existent wells thereby avoiding the use of fossil-fuelled engines.
PARTNERS
Partner: Fundacions Escolares/Gran Chaco
Sponsor: M. Sandjian (Alstom HR)
Promoter: E. Garberoglio (Alstom Argentina MD)
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Duration
11 months