Belize Solar Project

Kenyon College

A project to promote and build solar power solutions for schools in Belize, CA

Schools where we have installed solar

SchoolLocationSizeInfo
Log Cabins ResortSan Ignacio, Cayo12 panelsmap
St. Andrew’s Anglican SchoolSan Ignacio, Cayo8 panelsmap
Victorious Nazarene Primary SchoolSan Jose Succotz, Cayo6 panelsmap
Alvin Young High SchoolSuccotz, Cayo4 panels
San Antonio Primary SchoolSan Antonio, Cayo6 panelsmap
Arenal RC SchoolArenal, Cayo4 panelsmap
Faith Nazarene Primary SchoolSan Ignacio, Cayo6 panels (?)
Belmopan Baptist High SchoolBelmopan, Cayo8 panels
Sacred Heart High SchoolSan Ignacio, Cayo8 panels (?)
Mount Carmel High SchoolBenque, Cayo8 Panels (?)
Kings CollegeOld Northern Highway, Belize4 panelsmap
Guinea Grass RCOrange Walk4 panelsmap
Sarteneja Nazarene Primary SchoolSarteneja, Corazol6 panels (?)
Corazol Methodist Primary SchoolCorazol4 panels (?)
St Matthew’s Anglican School?Stan Creek4 Panels (?)
Toledo Christian AcademyToledo District4 panelsmap
San Francisco RC Primary School Pueblo Veijo, Toledo6 panelsOff Grid
Augacate RC Primary SchoolAugacate, Toledo2 panels
New Horizons Primary SchoolAmbergris Caye20 panels
San Pedro High SchoolAmbergris Caye8 panels
ACES Primary SchoolAmbergris Caye4 panels
Brighter Tomorrow Pre-schoolAmbergris Caye4 panels
Typical costs for School Grid-Tie Solar System
  • A four panel (1000 watt) system with inverter and wiring is about $1500 USD
    • $250 – for each 250 watt panel (times 4)
    • $250 for a 1200 watt inverter
    • $250 for wire, mounting, etc
  • A four panel system is best for a smaller school (75-100 student)
  • An eight panel system is best for a larger school (150+ students)

Typical Solar Panal Information Specs

Maximum powerPmax250 Wp
Open circuit voltageVoc37.6 V
Maximum power point voltageVmpp30.5 V
Short circuit currentIsc8.81 A
Maximum power point currentImpp8.27 A
Module efficiencym14.91 %

COMPONENT MATERIALS

Cells per module60
Cell typePoly crystalline
Cell dimensions6.14 in x 6.14 in (156 mm x 156 mm)
FrontTempered glass (EN 12150)
FrameClear anodized aluminum
Unit dimensions39.4″ x 56.59″ x 1.3″
Weight39.7 lbs (18.0 kg)
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