EarthSpark International is a
501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to
sustainable energy
Energy system, Energy is sustainability, sustainable if it "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Definitions of sustainable energy usually look at its effects on the e ...
in underserved communities, particularly in Haiti. The organization develops solar-powered micro grids to provide reliable and affordable electricity in areas lacking traditional energy infrastructure in Haiti.
Background
EarthSpark International was founded in 2008 with the aim of addressing energy poverty through innovative electrification solutions. The organization worked on distributing solar-powered lanterns and cook stoves in the start before shifting its focus to community-scale micro grids. In 2012, EarthSpark launched first solar-powered micro grids in the town of Les Anglais in
Haiti
Haiti, officially the Republic of Haiti, is a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica, and south of the Bahamas. It occupies the western three-eighths of the island, which it shares with the Dominican ...
, providing electricity to households and businesses previously reliant on expensive diesel generators.
Funding and Partnerships
EarthSpark International has received support from various international agencies and development organizations. The
United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has backed EarthSpark's efforts to expand rural electricity access in Haiti, funding feasibility studies and technical assistance for micro grid development.
Recognition
EarthSpark International has been recognized for its innovative work in sustainable energy access. The organization received the "Momentum for Change Award" from the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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(
UNFCCC) in recognition of its Feminist Electrification approach to integrating gender considerations into rural energy development.
References
External links
* {{Official website, https://www.earthsparkinternational.org/
501(c)(3) organizations
Non-profit organizations based in Haiti
Organizations established in 2008
Sustainable energy