Solar Electric Light Fund: Energy is a Human Right

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The Sun Lights the Way: Brightening Boucan Carré

In 2010, NRG Energy, Inc. announced a partnership with SELF to fulfill its commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative to implement solar systems in Haiti to help revitalize the country, beginning with the commune of Boucan Carré located in the country's central plateau region. Recently, President Bill Clinton, David Crane, CEO of NRG, and SELF's executive director Bob Freling toured the completed facilities of Lashto Fish Farm and the Bon Berger du Domond School.

President Bill Clinton, SELF project manager JB Certain and executive director Bob Freling

> Lashto Fish Farm: 63 solar panels provide power 24/7 to run the tank air filtration systems, helping to improve food security and provide jobs for the community.

> Bon Berger du Domond school: 12 panels provide the electricity needed to power lights and equipment used by the students, and enables the school to double as a community center at night.

And we're continuing this work with NRG to power 20 additional schools, a Solar Market Garden™, and a microenterprise center, so that the community of Boucan Carré can continue to grow and thrive for years to come.

Energy is a Human Right™

The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) is fighting energy poverty with solar power. With your help families can lift themselves out of poverty by having clean, safe water to drink; food to eat, vaccinations to prevent disease, light to study and work by, computers at school to help them learn; and power to increase their income.
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