What have you accomplished so far and what are next steps?
EarthSpark and its local partner Enèji Pwòp are delivering some the most reliable grid electricity in Haiti. EarthSpark pioneered commnity-scale solar microgrids in Haiti in 2015 and is poised to scale-up solar energy microgrids across the country with an additional 2 dozen grids planned in the Grand Sud region in the coming years, backed by IDB through the GoH PHARES program.
How do you make sure you are doing things right?
EarthSpark conducts qualitative and quantitative assessments of its work on at least an annual basis, compiling data from customer energy meters, generation system analytics, microgrids operations records, customer satisfaction surveys, and community member focus groups.
What are the social and environmental commitments you adhere to?
EarthSpark conducts thorough environment and social impact assessments (ESIAs) prior to any grid development and has strict operations protocols from procurement through operations. The policies comply with IDB, World Bank, GoH, Nordic Environment Finance Corporation and Green Climate Fund requirements.
How do the members of your organization identify?
EarthSpark and Enèji Pwòp are both women-led social enterprises with explicit equal opportunity employments and explicitly feminist and inclusive workplace cultures and policies.
Additional information
EarthSpark now has the backing of the Green Climate Fund for the microgrid scale-up project in Haiti. The organization is in early stages of market scoping in Mexico and is seeking other local partnerships for energy access microgrids in the LAC region.
