The project also provided an educational opportunity for Mrs. Gomez’s electrical class who performed much of the work for the installation.The project got under way with Plenty Belize Director Mark Miller giving a lecture on photovoltaic systems to Mrs. Gomez’s class in preparation for the installation on Friday.

The lecture covered such topics as the differences between AC and DC electricity, principles of wiring, and the basics of photovoltaic technology.

The students were so enthusiastic that they were willing to participate even though Friday was not a school day for them.

Plenty would like to thank the Unity Avenue Foundation for providing the funding for the project, the San Jose RC Primary School and Principal Medonio Cal, the Toledo Center For Employment Training and Electrical Class Instructor Mrs. Eleanor Gomez and her students.

We also want to thank Mr. Ludwig Palacio and the Toledo Development Corporation, and the Belize Ministry of Education.

We would further acknowledge Mr. Chris Nesbitt of the Toledo Cacao Growers Association and Peace Corps volunteers Harry and Margy Bennet for technical support and Monchos Rentals of San Pedro for selling us the batteries at cost.

Thanks to Tomas Heikkala who handled all purchasing, packing and shipping.