Italian renewable energy company ERG is redeploying its old solar panels towards social projects in its home market and in Africa.
The group recently upgraded two of its solar farms in the southern Italian region of Puglia, and is seeking to give new life to the panels it replaced. Those modules are still fully functional and in good condition, ERG said in a statement.
“These panels are designated for projects in Africa and Italy to support communities, hospitals, families, and schools, in collaboration with industrial and logistics partners,” it said.
The modules have been installed at four locations so far, including at an Italian therapy centre for young people with severe or chronic illnesses, neuro-developmental disorders, or disabilities.
In collaboration with the MSC Foundation and technical partner KME, ERG installed an 84 kilowatt (kW) solar plant on the roofs of the centre’s parking areas. The system partially meets the building’s energy needs and will supply six new electric vehicle charging stations.
In Genoa, Italy, panels were donated towards a rooftop solar system for the headquarters of the non-profit “Music for Peace”.
In Malawi, a 40kW off-grid solar plant, supported by a 40 kWh storage system, has been installed to power a diagnostic centre, in partnership with the non-profit Community of Sant’Egidio.
In Madagascar, a 10kW off-grid solar energy system has been developed in partnership with ETS Boki Mamiko. The energy produced is used to power four buildings at St. Joseph School in Maherivaratra, in the north of the island.
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