• Solar PV
• Solar Thermal
• Micro-Hydro
• Biogas

  Solar Home Systems (SHS)

In Tak province, where BGET predominately operates, there are over 17,000 of these systems installed in which most are in need of maintenance and repair. The primary focus of this project is securing the sustainability of these SHSs. BGET’s early involvement with Thailand SHSs included education on claiming warranties, training local technicians to make minor repairs, and awareness campaigns (video and national televised appearances) to educate larger audiences of the issues related to these systems.

Currently, BGET works to pilot a system to maintain and repair these SHSs. This objective will create employment by training local solar entrepreneurs to analyze and repair broken systems under the guidance of BGET. The pilot study focuses on 40-60 existing SHSs which will be repaired under a system that requires customers to pay back investment into replacement components. Current measures to ensure system sustainability include; training local technicians in the economical as well as the technical means to proper maintenance, replacing broken components with more robust and tested parts such as maintenance-free batteries and higher quality controllers, as well as providing a clearer understanding of warranties of the systems and clear channels for repairs and complaints.

   Remote Medical Clinics in Burma

Inside of Karen State there exists a system of clandestine medical clinics scattered over 600 miles in the jungles of Eastern Burma that provide treatment for the victims of war as well as those with general medical needs including child birthing, and mosquito and water borne illnesses such as malaria, dengue fever, and cholera. Access to electricity dramatically improves the level and effectiveness of service that these clinics are able to offer.

BGET has provided over 60 clandestine medical clinics located in Burma with solar-electric systems - each serving 3,000+ people. This equipment ensures that local medics have access to the electricity necessary to power vaccine refrigeration units, microscopes necessary for effective diagnosis of malarial infections – which is prevalent in the region, computers equipped with medical information and internet accessibility, battery chargers for communication devices, and light needed for night treatments and surgeries.

    Burmese Migrant Schools

There are over 70 migrant schools and children’s homes in the border districts, Tak province, Thailand region which receive little or no support from the Thailand government and subside with assistance from various international organizations. Many of these facilities are outside the service of the national power grid or are unable to connect due to their legal status and typically operate on bare‐bone budgets while struggling to meets basic costs of salaries and food for children.

Lack of improved energy sources and clean water affects increased running costs, quality of education, health of children and faculty. This project has an immediate impact on four of these facilities improving the living standards of a few hundred children while having a future impact of improving conditions for thousands more.

BGET works with many stakeholders during the scope of the project including partner NGOs, school administrations, and children themselves. Partner NGOs help to determine suitable project sites and needs while local beneficiaries are involved with installations as well as attend trainings to ensure long-term sustainability. BGET has installed several solar electric systems in these migrant schools. The systems provide electricity to classrooms and dormitories, decreasing the need for other traditional lighting methods such as candles and kerosene while promoting night time study. Systems have also powered UV light disinfection for drinking purposes.