Digital Community Centers Microgrids and Internet in the Guatemalan Highlands Project Summary Partners USAID, Microsoft, DAI-Digital Frontiers, United Nations Women, Mercy Corps, World Food Program, Plan International,Club Rotario de la Asunción de Guatemala, and local communities Sites 10 communities in Alta Verapaz in the Guatemalan highlands Commissioned Sept 2021 Description 2-8 kW of PV with

Energy Audits Upgrade with Clean Energy Project Summary Partners Ol Pejeta Sites 15 off grid sites on 90,000 acres Commissioned 2018 Description Data collection and analysis to reduce diesel usage and plan for renewable energy expansion Results Analysis showed a potential carbon savings of 50 tons/year and a reduction in fuel costs by almost $50,000

With energy costs accounting for 50% or more of a tower sites’ operating cost, innovative monitoring and control enables telecom companies to deploy and manage remote, critical power infrastructure more reliably and cost effectively.

PowerGen Renewable Energy implements hybrid power systems with solar, battery storage and generator back-up to supply electricity to underserved communities where grid expansion is not an option. PowerGen has established microgrids in over 120 communities across Africa, with New Sun Road’s technology providing remote power management solutions to ensure seamless operations and optimization of its power assets across the continent.