Improving Sustainability and Building Resilience at an Abaco High School through the Installation of a Solar Photovoltaic System

Improving Sustainability and Building Resilience at an Abaco High School through the Installation of a Solar Photovoltaic System

Forest Heights Academy – Marsh Harbour, Abaco. One of a few certified eco-schools in The Bahamas. The project is intended to reduce school closures and disruption of essential services such as water, phones and internet. It will also offer two paid apprenticeships for young Abaconians to learn about solar energy and gain skills that will give them an advantage as they pursue renewable energy careers or tertiary education.

Project Details

Project Overview

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Start Date
August 2021
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End Date
August 2022
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Launch Year
2021
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Implementation Status
Completed
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Project Type
Funded Project
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Project Category
NCTF, Relief Funding
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Duration
12 Months
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Proposal Cycle
First Call for Proposals
Financial Summary

Project Funding

CBF Funding
US$95,534

Funding provided directly through CBF support.

Total Funding
US$95,534

Combined financial value associated with the project.

Supporting Information

Project Information

Install solar photovoltaic system; improve energy resilience of school infrastructure; provide training opportunities in renewable energy.

Solar system installed; apprenticeships created for local youth; improved resilience of school services.

Bahamas
Country

Bahamas
Endowment Fund
Funding Source

Endowment Fund
Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS)
Grantee

Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS)

Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS)

Bahamas Protected Areas Fund
NCTFs

Bahamas Protected Areas Fund

Conservation Finance
Programs

Conservation Finance

Conservation Finance