While many people in developed countries may take for granted their access to efficient, safe, and reliable electricity, life after dark stops for millions of people in the developing world. This lack of power can limit even the most basic human activities such as cooking and cleaning, constrain income-generating opportunities to daylight hours, and hinder students from reading or studying after sunset.

Solar energy provides a clean, reliable source of power for even the most remote communities. Operated and supported by solar PV industry professionals, nonprofit Twende Solar bridges the gap between renewable energy experts and under-resourced populations. Utilizing its expertise in system design, project logistics and installation, Twende Solar seeks to empower economically marginalized communities worldwide with sustainable source of electricity for years to come.

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QIN has its first solar panels! Thanks to Twende Solar, the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), volunteer installers and electricians and Quinault volunteers looking to learn solar installation skills, there is a 22.5 kW solar array on the Queets Community Center.

Ethiopia

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The Community Project: Ethiopia, in partnership with the community of Chole, requested that Twende Solar install a fully off-grid solar system for Wogagen School. Twende Solar will directly support the first solar installation for the campus and provide training for local experts to maintain and install systems for future buildings.

Dignity Village

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Dignity Village is a self-governed and self-funded community of 60 people working to move from houselessness to permanent housing. Established over 20 years ago, it is the oldest sanctioned program of its type in the United States. With its 43 tiny houses, this community serves many people in transition and does a lot with very little.

Quinault

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In the summer of 2020, Twende Solar began having conversations with the Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) and Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) about installing a donated solar system on a community building on the reservation.

Portland

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Founded in 1949 by John Van Diest Sr., Portland Rescue Mission opened its doors as the "John 3:16 Mission." Since then, the Portland Rescue Mission has had a tireless commitment to breaking the cycle of homelessness, addiction and despair in the lives of hurting people in need.

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