Solar Lighting for Church (Palo-a, Thailand)

In October 2014, we went to Palo-a (Pang Luan) Village to install a Photovoltiac System for an Akha Church.

The system specifications are:
- 130W Solar Panel (2 pieces)
- Seal Lead Acid Battery, Deep Cycle 12V, 200AH
- 300W Inverter
- 30A Charge Chontroller
- 10 LED 7W Lamps

 Solar Panels mounted on top of the toilet roof. It is the best location that can provide full day charging with sunlight from morning till evening

 Control panel comprising of isolator switches, charge controller, 300W inverter, ELCB and circuit breaker.

 Earthing rod being inserted into the ground to provide earthing for the system.

 Lighting Switches for Outdoor, Hall and Sanctuary.

Inside the church, 3 LED lamps for the hall and 2 LED lamps for the Sanctuary.

LED lamp outside the church at the entrance.

 LED lamp with independent switch for the side entrance into the church.

 CFL Lamp with independent switch for the toilet.

 Kitchen and Wash Area.

Mounting the LED lamp insidet the kitchen.

 LED lamp for the wash area beside the kitchen.

Church worker, Joe, was explaining to the Pastor, Jo Er, in Akha language on how to change the battery by powering-down the system, replace the battery and powering-up the system again.

Dinner was provided after installing the first LED lamps inside the church.

With the 3 LED lamps installed, it is bright enough for reading and have a church service at night.

 Kitchen area where cooking is done. They are using firewood to cook.

 Breakfast meal was also provided. Rice and dishes.