Provide electricity to 500 students in Belize

Hello again one and all!

The newly installed egauges are now up and running! SESB completed the install under the guidance of Baker Renewable (BRE), and connectivity was formally established in late January. We are now in the process of collecting data so that, given the current situation in Belize (BEL not allowing net-metering, at least at present), we can properly configure the two systems to deliver an optimal amount of electricity, sending as little as possible back to the grid. For example, the egauge on System 2 reports that, over the last month, we consumed about 2MWh, the solar array generated about 710kWh. At current BEL bill rates, we used approximately $259 in energy---of that we produced about $92 ourselves, and our bill was about $167; resulting in a savings of about 35%. I have attached several images from the e-gauge monitoring reports so you may see what data they are providing us with.

We are now actively planning for the steps needed to undertake repairs to the Phase 1 array, and as I mentioned in my last report, we will then review our Phase 3 plans/installation to fit accordingly.

I will be making another site visit to the school in early April. At that time I will be meeting with SESB personnel to review the recommendations they and BRE have come up with. I will also be making another site visit in June. By that time, we hope to have most of the changes to Phase 3 ironed out and begin to really move things forward again. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued commitment to this wonderful project.