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| IEEE Molokai Energy Equity Projects Using Nano-Grid Technology With Internet Access Leads To Social Equity (Year 3 Update) John O Borland1, 2, Takahiro Tanaka3, Todd Yamashita4, Lillian Napoleon5, 6, Bruce Yamashita2, 7. 1J.O.B.Technologies, Aiea, HI, USA.2IEEE Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA.3T & T Energy Solutions, Honolulu, HI, USA.4Sun Farmers, Molokai, HI, USA.5Naiwa Agricultural Subdivision Alliance, Molokai, HI, USA.6Molokai Affordable Housing Allioance, Molokai, HI, USA.7Computer LLC, Molokai, HI, USA |
Abstract
In 2023 we initiated the IEEE Molokai energy equity projects using island nano-grid technology with smart IoT devices. Installed solar + battery systems at 7 low-income Native Hawaiian off-grid homesteads (12-families) and 3 Plug-n-Play systems at grid-connected most vulnerable renters with home medical equipment. Installation and maintenance by local workforce. Social impact: 1) Economic: Homestead energy burden reduced from 33% to 1.9%, 2) Environmental: Ellininated fossil fuel use, 3) Lifestyle: Improved quality of life and family health, 4) Internet access with WiFi sharing. Funds from IEEE Smart Village, EDS, Region 6, IEEE-HTB, MTTS Hawaii student chapter, OR PES chapter and individual IEEE members.
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