Atutu is providing earthquake response in Myanmar
Atutu is providing earthquake response in Myanmar
Our Energy Frontiers Program addresses the critical energy needs faced by conflict affected families and underserved indigenous rural communities in Myanmar. We work closely with community leaders to bring electricity to the families and increase safety and security for those living in remote areas.
Energy Frontier’s Program
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According to the World Bank Report,
Decades of isolation and underinvestment have left a staggering 61.4% of Kachin State without access to the electricity grid.
WHAT IS THE ENERGY FRONTIER’S PROGRAM?
The Energy Frontiers Program helps bring electricity to communities that have been displaced due to conflict or have been isolated from energy resources due to their rural locations.
WHY ARE WE DOING THE WORK?
Many of these residences and buildings have little to no electricity, having to rely on costly fuel generators to power lighting or communication devices.
With our solar home systems, the people of these communities have a sense of security with lighting at night and the capability to charge devices.
OUR IMPACT
To date we have made 354 installations across the state, changing the lives of 1,935 people.
They have independence on how they structure their days, no longer constricted by daylight hours.
OUR FUTURE GOALS
This program establishes the foundation for a brighter and more sustainable future by promoting energy independence and increasing community resilience.
Atutu is looking to expand our efforts into underserved communities and welcomes collaborations with NGOs, local organizations, and government agencies with experience working in conflict zones.
Read our case studies ↓
2024
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Northern Kachin Residential Installation 1
In the early spring of 2024 we were able to install 49 solar home systems as part of our Energy Frontiers Program that focuses on bringing solar energy to off-grid residential communities.
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Northern Kachin Residential Installation 2
In late May of 2024, Atutu technicians assessed the village and began their work in installing 41 DC Home Systems for the residents of the community of 200 people.
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Central Kachin IDP Installation 1
On November 17, 2024, Atutu installed a mobile microgrid to power an emergency shelter for 257 internally displaced persons in central Kachin. -
Central Kachin IDP Installation 2
Completed on December 2, 2024, the installation brings transformative change to the lives of the 1,756 persons who had been without any electricity.
2023
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Southern Kachin Residential Installation
In March 2023, we installed 111 solar home systems free of cost to bring solar energy access to over 560 displaced people. The people from two communities within the Southern Kachin State are finally returning home after being displaced for the last 10 years.
2022
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Southern Kachin Residential Installation
Starting on December 12, 2022, we installed a total of 83 solar home systems, bringing solar energy access to 83 families who would otherwise still be without energy access.
2020
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IDP Camp Installations
In March 2020, our team installed 28 solar home systems, bringing solar energy to 26 homes and 2 community spaces over the course of 7 days.
Six decades of armed conflicts in Kachin state resulted in over 158,000 people having to flee violence and rebuild their lives.
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