Rongelap Atoll Local Government – Solar Power For Homes

Objective

Provide electricity harnessed from then sun and stored in batteries to the home occupants
Utilize electricity without any operational cost or dependence on the local electricity grid
Reliable electricity allows the home occupants to study, work or entertain in the absence of sun light
Utilizing local Marshallese resource/s will create work opportunities and potential for personal and professional growth
Knowledge transfer via training sessions will empower Marshallese with awareness for a proven green technology field
Project support will be performed by local Marshallese resources for better user experience.

The Project was launched on 7 August 2017
MRA team has completed site survey of all the identified homes for this project during visit of Majuro, RMI
Orders have been placed with the suppliers for the required components
MRA Greenbox assembly for Marshallese deployment is scheduled to initiate in October 2017
MRA Greenbox assembly for Marshallese deployment is completed and shipped to Majuro, RMI
Container carrying 70 MRA Greenbox has reached Majuro, RMI
MRA deployment team has reached Majuro, RMI on 7 April 2018 for the installation of the MRA Greenbox
Training for local technicians and the home owners is completed on Monday 9 April 2018
The Installations of MRA Greenbox Off-Grid solar systems have begun and on schedule. The local trained team of Marshallese is contributing hugely in the successful installations
The Project has been successfully completed on 29 April 18