Aloha Kakou Wrenches, Please see this link and info below. These guys are installing microgrids to help get basic services back online and even internet/facetime with Starlink. If you can help in any way it would be greatly appreciated. My apologies if this is off-topic, but if you spent any time on the islands you know how special this place and its people are.
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/footprint-project/solar-microgrids-for-maui Here is some info on this organization: Footprint Project’s mission is to help build back greener after climate disasters by mobilizing cleaner energy for communities in crisis. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit disaster service organization that develops and deploys solar generator networks to empower community resilience. We work across the disaster management cycle to expand frontline access to cleaner technologies and reduce fossil fuel use in the field. Since 2018, we’ve mobilized solar microgrids to 20+ disaster response and recovery missions, providing emergency power access to 25,000+ US citizens. Photo Library <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aDiwnC-FdLImQCHhmps_3LW63kgQAXLM?usp=drive_link> for this response - photos will be added as we receive them from the field. Scroll down for updates Footprint Project's General Capabilities Statement <https://drive.google.com/file/d/149upWpnH1VowhTHSFHesf-lC6K7GJa4t/view?usp=sharing> In response to the devastating Maui wildfires, we are fundraising to deploy solar microgrids for community charging hubs, lighting, wifi communications, shelters, refrigeration, lighting, and other critical energy needs. We are working with on-the-ground relief teams, local solar installers, and microgrid industry leaders, to power up sites across the affected area. All funds will be used to cover equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance costs. RESPONSE PARTNERS: Regenerative Education Centers, <https://www.recenters.org/> Direct Relief <https://www.directrelief.org/>, ITDRC <https://www.itdrc.org/>, SmartAID <https://www.smartaid.org/>, Empowered By Light <https://www.empoweredbylight.org/> INDUSTRY PARTNERS: Hawaii Solar Energy Association <https://hsea.org/>, Sunrun <https://www.sunrun.com/>, Rising Sun <https://www.risingsunsolar.com/>, Schneider Electric <https://www.se.com/us/en/>, LONGi <https://www.longi.com/us/>, Greentech Renewables <https://www.greentechrenewables.com/>, Elcco Electric <https://elccoelectric.com/>, Simpliphi Power <https://simpliphipower.com/> , Sol-Ark <https://www.sol-ark.com/>, DER Task Force <https://dertaskforce.com/> To join our coalition of response or industry partners, email logist...@footprintproject.org --- UPDATE 8/15/2023 - #Microgrids4Maui's first deployment was installed today at community leader Archie Kalepa's home, which was saved from the #mauifires thanks to valiant efforts from neighbors and firefighters. The relief hub is collecting and distributing supplies and providing medical services for the community. Local installers Rising Sun Solar and Sunrun set up a palletized solar microgrid to help take the relief hub off gas generators for the long haul towards recovery. Share on Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv_MvmKu3KZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==> UPDATE 8/13/2023 - RisingSun has assembled five palletized solar microgrids donated by Sunrun, and are prepping for deployment tomorrow. UPDATE 8/12/2023 - We have committed $30,000 from our emergency fund to cover rapid equipment procurements and logistics costs. UPDATE 8/11/2023 - Requests for site power support have started to trickle in. Meeting them quickly will be challenging. UPDATE 8/10/2023 - We are mourning today. And calling every solar microgrid supplier we know to see what's available close by. Mahalo, James B. Rudolph Independent Energy C-39784 ES #10816 NABCEP Certified PV Installer since 2009 #091209-155 C. 808.313.9701
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