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Raktrul and SunEPI bring Solar Power to Tibet
In the summer of 2009, SunEPI led by Walt Ratterman, accompanied a team from The Raktrul Foundation led by Kirk Moulton to bring improved health care, and energy to the communities surrounding Raktrul, Tibet.
Villagers learn to maintain new solar energy systems.
Mr. Ratterman has carried out humanitarian renewable energy projects in dozens of remote communities around the world. The key to making these projects work and provide a sustainable source of energy, confidence, and community pride is intensive training and respect for the intelligence and resourcefulness of the communities receiving project support.
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 First Light at the Nunnery
The photo on the left was taken the night solar-powered lighting was first activated.
 Solar Project Update
With supervision from the project team’s solar expert, local residents helped to build the support structure, assemble the solar panels and accessories, install the requisite wiring, and learned to operate and maintain the system. It was important to ensure that those who assemble and operate the system have an intimate knowledge of it.
We will return to Tibet in 2010 to maintain and install more power stations.
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Remote Locations
Bringing electricity to remote villages makes powering a computer, a radio, and other low-power amenities possible. Cell phone batteries can be recharged.
Lighting for medical exams will greatly improve the quality of of life for all people there.
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The Temporary Clinic
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