Improve access to electricity for the people of Fefan Island, Micronesia by providing d.light solar lights.
The basis of the problem in our community is a lack of electricity. There is no power plant or infrastructure system to provide electricity to the people of Fefan Island. Occasionally, individual households will rely on gasoline generators or kerosene lamps for lighting, but these options are expensive and unrealistic for most families. As a result, many people live in darkness without the luxury of light. The lack of light creates many problems for the households and is detrimental to their quality of life for a number of reasons. Children cannot study at night and work hours are shortened for everybody.
Solar technology is the most reliable, affordable and feasible solution to our energy needs. Solar lamps would alleviate the problem of having no electricity on our islands. Solar lighting would save people lots of money and be beneficial for our environment by avoiding the use of gasoline and kerosene. Most importantly, solar technology could provide every household with the economical option of light. People’s lives will be transformed if light is brought into their homes
600
All community members,many are at the level of poverty, average per capita income is less than USD $500
Everyone will be eligible, but selection will be based on our assessment of personal neediness. Those without any form of electricity will be given the first opportunity, and after that it will be on a first come first serve basis.
Our plan is to sell the products at a locally appropriate price.
S1 d.light will be sold for USD $5 per lamp.
S250 d.light will be sold for USD $20 per lamp.
The first phase of distribution will take place at a series of village meetings. If there are still products leftover after the meetings, they will be distributed on a first come first serve basis to members of the community.
|
Item |
Explanation |
Unit cost |
Quantity |
Total Cost |
|
Product |
D.light S250 |
19.75 |
20 |
395 |
|
D.light S1 |
4.95 |
100 |
495 |
|
|
Shipping |
Cost of international shipping |
|
|
544 |
|
Custom Clearance and Local Duty |
|
|
|
200 |
|
Credit Card processing fee |
|
|
|
66 |
|
Wire transfer fee |
|
45 |
2 |
90 |
|
Kopernik Due Diligence Fee (10%) |
|
|
|
192 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
1,982 |
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates and shipping costs may change the final quantity of technologies shipped for this project.
Financial contribution: Local Import Tax, Transportation of products
Non-financial contribution: Responsible distribution of products & Training and awareness meetings about the use of solar lighting
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