Please support our pilot project!

All donations are tax exempt and will support equipment purchases, shipping, installation and training of local workers for this solar system, on this MFI’s roof in Kpalimé, Togo, West Africa:

Every donation, large or small, brings us closer to creating jobs and reducing poverty in West Africa. Your support for microfinance and solar energy working in tandem can make a real difference.

From $6 dollars to $6 million. Join us in achieving our fundraising goal of $100,000 by Spring 2010. Please select from the options below:

Make a General Donation

Make a Specified Donation

See Bill of Materials chart below for descriptions and amounts needed

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EmPower MFIs and small businesses with solar energy:
Donate $50,000 - $100,000

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for your reference Bill of Materials System Components and Costs
Solar Cell:		($25 each)
Solar Module:		($1,500 each)
Wire, Connectors & Conduit:		($10 per foot)
Racks & Rails:		Custom, locally-grown and crafted bamboo and teak racking system ($20 per foot)
Disconnects & Service Panels:		($250 each)
Inverters:		Convert DC Solar Energy to AC Electricity ($2,000 each)
Shipping & Transportation:		East Coast US to Port of Lomé, Togo; Trucking to MFI site ($8,000)
Solar Technician Training in Togo:		PV Training for 2 foremen and 4 apprentices ($15,000)
Donations will be allocated accordingly as much as possible. If funds in one budget area exceed our requirements, funds may be rolled over to another area.

Tax Exemption

SunPower Afrique is recognized by the IRS as a public charity, 501(c)(3) organization. ALL DONATIONS MADE TO SUNPOWER AFRIQUE ARE TAX EXEMPT! Our Federal EIN and Recognition of Exemption letter are available upon request.

Thank you

Please let others know about SunPower Afrique!
MERCI BEAUCOUP – AKPE KA KA – THANK YOU VERY MUCH !

Coming Soon

• More MFI Solar Installation Projects and Timeline
• Fund a Solar Loan for a small business or MFI client in Togo