{"id":25116155,"date":"2025-11-06T17:33:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fairfuturefoundation.org\/?p=25116155"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T04:48:12","slug":"solar-electrification-sdn-mbajik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fairfuturefoundation.org\/it\/solar-electrification-sdn-mbajik\/","title":{"rendered":"Elettrificazione solare SDN Mbajik | Scuola remota alimentata"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Solar power lights SDN Mbajik<\/a> and restores water and internet to a remote school in East Sumba.<\/p><\/div>\n

Solar Energy and Connectivity Bring New Life to SDN Mbajik<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In the remote highlands of East Sumba, SDN Mbajik<\/a> in Haray village exemplified the challenges faced by many rural schools across Indonesia. The lack of electricity created a limited rhythm where teachers used kerosene lamps for lesson preparation, and students hurried home before darkness fell.<\/p>\n

The satellite dish, intended to bridge the digital divide under the national BAKTI<\/a> programme, remained unused\u2014the generator needed to activate it had broken down, and sourcing fuel proved to be a difficult task.<\/p>\n

Enter the collaboration of Fair Future Foundation<\/a>, Kawan Baik Indonesia<\/a>, and Smart Energy Tech<\/a> Bali. The initiative, led by skilled technician Tony, launched a transformative solar electrification project. The team set out with sixteen 3x1m<\/strong> solar panels, a 5 kW hybrid inverter<\/strong>, and 14 kWh of lithium batteries,<\/strong> all transported by the newly developed \u201cTruck and Load<\/a>\u201d vehicle. Their journey over five taxing hours<\/strong> of rugged terrain\u2014culminating in two and a half hours on difficult mountain paths\u2014showed remarkable dedication.<\/p>\n

For five dedicated days<\/strong>, installation teams worked closely with the local community. Every connection was carefully tested under the light of headlamps and generators until reliable power flowed through the school. The recommissioning of the water pumps and the BAKTI internet<\/a> connection marked tangible progress. Today, the school is illuminated<\/strong>, devices are charged, and access to clean water is secured.<\/p>\n

Living among the community in a traditional Sumbanese<\/a> home, the team shared in the daily lives<\/strong> of Haray\u2019s residents. The mission ended with comprehensive training<\/strong> for teachers, villagers, and installation supervisors, fostering local expertise in managing and maintaining the solar system.<\/p>\n

Achievements in connectivity and energy access here go beyond basic functionality\u2014they reflect hopes for overall improvements in education, health, and community pride. Thanks to the collaboration of Smart Energy Tech<\/a>, Tony, and the foundations of Fair Future<\/a> and Kawan Baik, SDN Mbajik<\/a> now stands at the forefront of a brighter, interconnected future.<\/p>\n

This operation involved a significant financial and human investment<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Nearly 250 million Indonesian<\/strong> rupiah were mobilised to achieve it. The entire mission\u2014logistics, fuel, food, preparation, living expenses for the team on site, and over 1.5 tonnes<\/strong> of technical equipment, including all wiring, was jointly funded by Fair Future<\/strong> and Smart Energy Tech.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are immensely grateful to Smart Energy Tech<\/a> for their deep commitment to underserved communities. Their support made this life-changing project in Haray not only feasible but also resilient<\/p>\n

Today, the 7th of November 2025 \u2013 Alex Wettstein<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/i> Click here to explore our photo gallery<\/a> \u2013 70 powerful images capturing every step of this life-changing solar project in Haray, East Sumba.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Click here to watch The Day Night Changed<\/a> \u2013 a short, powerful film telling the incredible human story behind this life-changing solar project in Haray, East Sumba.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”In Short \u2013 In short, Sustainable energy, thanks to expertise” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” _module_preset=”a81006d2-e285-4e85-bdf8-315a64ce7334″ text_font=”Open Sans|500|||||||” text_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”2vh||2vh||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|true|true” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI1MTE1MjIzIn19@” link_option_url_new_window=”on” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#EFF7FF” background_enable_color__hover=”on” dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet=”65%” dsm_modules_popup_width_phone=”95%” dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited=”on|desktop”]<\/p>\n

In short, Sustainable energy, thanks to expertise<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Beyond the panels and batteries, the success of the SDN Mbajik project depends on the involvement of the villagers<\/strong>. After installation, Fair Future organised a practical training day for teachers and residents. Now, the community manages its own solar system<\/strong>: checking batteries, cleaning panels, and safeguarding the installation. In East Sumba, sustainable change relies not only on the equipment installed but also on those who know how to maintain it. Click here to see more pictures<\/a><\/p>\n

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