T-PAK, the local partner, has now started civil work at the site. It is located in a rugged mountain area and access remains difficult, which means that construction material can only be carried by people. A track is available from Naran to the site from where the material has to be transported by workers for about 100 meters.  

The project aims to install a micro-hydro power unit with a capacity of 40KW to generate electricity in a touristic mountain area in Northern Pakistan which suffers from frequent blackouts of the national grid.

Find out more about this project: Supporting creation and expansion of energy SMEs for sustaining access to energy and livelihood in mountainous areas of Pakistan (SEPS 8).

During one weekend, a wind measurement tower was mounted. With the help of this tower and by using data from two anemometers (installed in altitudes of 10 and 30 meters, respectively), specialists will be able to establish a wind profile to determine the best location for the upcoming wind generator. The measurement phase is planned to last for six months.
This SEPS project aims to supply energy for the Hosting School Yapeyú, so that the school can get most of the electricity needed from wind energy. A complementary power unit generator using oil for electricity production is only needed for a time slot of five hours daily. Simultaneously, the reception of this technology by the local community is surveyed.
Students, collaborators, teaching staff and the school director were all very welcoming towards the project team. Particularly the students, who already had some background in the field of wind energy, tried to gain deeper knowledge of the subject.

Built in 1964, the Hosting School is the only education alternative for families in this area of Argentina. It is attended by 20 children, from Kindergarten to the last grade of elementary school.

Find out more about this project: Harnessing wind power to provide clean electricity in an isolated area of Mendoza, Argentina (SEPS 8)