Since 1997, Light Up the World has brought sustainable energy to communities in need through impactful projects around the world.
Appalachain State University + MP
Communities of Ancallachi, Rosaspata, Quinsapujio
Perú, Ancallachi 2026
The communities of Ancallachi, Rosaspata, Quinsapujio, and Ccolccampata now have access to clean, reliable electricity and Sustainable Internet. The project installed 25 solar home systems, and a solar-powered community center with satellite internet powered by 28 solar panels, bringing renewable energy to 25 families.
Households can now leave behind one-time use batteries and take advantage of safe lighting, mobile phone charging, powering essential household appliances, and stay connected through reliable internet access. The community center (which also hosts a pre-school) has become a shared space for education, communication, digital learning, and community gatherings.
This project demonstrates how solar charity initiatives and impact-driven partnerships can empower remote communities, expand opportunities, reduce energy poverty, and strengthen long-term sustainable development. Every installation helps bring light, connectivity, and new possibilities to rural families and children.
SAIT
Pedregal High School
Perú, Pedregal 2026
At the Pedregal Rural Center for Alternating Education (CRFA), solar power and internet access are now part of everyday school life. With the installation of 12 solar panels, an LFP battery system, and satellite internet, 18 areas across the campus now have reliable electricity and connectivity. The project directly benefits 58 students and 15 teachers and administrative staff, giving them access to digital tools that support learning, teaching, and communication. For students who live on campus for 15 days at a time, reliable electricity also provides better conditions to study, live, and carry out their daily activities.
NAIT
Pedregal Elementary School
Perú, Pedregal 2026
At Pedregal Elementary School, access to solar power and the internet has changed everyday life for students and teachers. Thanks to the installation of 9 solar panels, a lithium battery, and a satellite internet system, 15 areas across the school, including classrooms, the kitchen, dining hall, storage rooms, and teacher dormitories, now have reliable electricity and internet access. This allows 20 students and 5 teachers to use laptops, tablets, and projectors in their daily lessons, access online educational resources, and learn with tools that were once out of reach.
The system plays a critical role in meal preparation by supplying the electricity to better prepare meals for the children. By using blenders, electric kettles, and light they are able to prepare food faster and save money on propane tanks.
More information about the project here.
INSTITUTO FE Y ALEGRIA
IESTP FE Y ALEGRÍA 74
Perú, Nieva 2026
At IESTP Fe y Alegría 74, solar energy is expanding learning opportunities. With the installation of 18 solar panels and a 10.9 kWp solar system, the computer lab now provides reliable electricity for 30 computers, generating enough clean energy to fully power daily operations. This gives more students consistent access to digital learning, strengthens their technical skills, and helps prepare them for the jobs of the future.
TERRA NUOVA
PLANTAIN FLOUR PRODUCTION FACILITY
Perú, Soledad 2025-2026
Light Up The World Partnered with Terra Nuova partnered to bring the community of Soledad an expansion of the solar energy system powering its plantain processing facility. By installing an additional 56 solar panels, the system’s capacity increased to 32.66 kWp, enabling the operation of new equipment and supporting higher production levels. Today, the project directly benefits 240 producers and collaborators, has produced 13.4 metric tons of dehydrated plantain chips, and aims to reach 80 metric tons by 2026. This investment has strengthened a community-led business that generates income for local families and now supplies markets in Europe and the United States.
EMPOWERMENT EXPEDITION HUARCAYA HEALTH CLINIC
Perú, Huarcaya 2025
LUTW partnered with incredible volunteers from Canada and the United States to bring electricity and sustainable internet access to the Huarcaya Health clinic. A 2.2kWp solar system with LFP batteries now power a vaccine fridge, lights, satellite internet, hemoglobin monitor, space heater for births and more. Within the first week of the system being installed the clinic was able to provide better care to the over 500 residents in the community through extended hours, heat for births, and using the internet to coordinate with local hospitals before transferring patients.
NAIT/SAIT
HUARCAYA K-12 SCHOOL
Perú, Huarcaya 2025
LUTW partnered with incredible volunteers and faculty from SAIT and NAIT to bring light, warmth, and digital connection to the village of Huarcaya. For the first time ever, the local school now has electricity, a solar thermal system with hot water, a modern computer lab, and high-speed internet — transforming access to education for the entire community.
Despite extreme weather and rugged terrain, our dedicated team installed a full off-grid photovoltaic system, worked alongside the local community, and built lasting bonds through shared purpose and cultural exchange. Thanks to our generous partners and passionate volunteers, the children of Huarcaya now have the tools and hope for a brighter, connected future.
WOOREE
CCORIMAYO CLINIC
Perú, Ccorimayo 2024
At the Ccorimayo Health Center, reliable electricity and internet connectivity have transformed access to essential healthcare services for an entire rural community. Through the installation of 9 solar panels and satellite internet, the project now provides reliable power across all rooms supporting lighting, vaccine and medicine refrigeration, laboratory equipment, sterilization, communications, and digital health services. The initiative has improved healthcare delivery for 1,080 community members and supports 4 healthcare professionals, enabling better patient care, faster emergency response, and access to the digital tools needed to serve one of Peru’s remote communities.
NAIT
SANTA ROSA SCHOOL & COMMUNITY CENTER
Perú, Santa Rosa 2024
In May 2024, NAIT students and professors partnered with Light Up The World to install a sustainable off-grid solar and internet system in the remote Peruvian community of Santa Rosa, providing reliable electricity and connectivity to the elementary school and community building while gaining hands-on experience and deep cultural immersion. Over 20 students and 3 teachers benefit from the system along with the more than 100 community members that take advantage of internet connectivity to avoid costly travel.
PAUCHINTANI WESTERN COLORADO
Perú, Pauchintani 2024
Pauchintani Primary School now has reliable electricity and internet access thanks to a 1.48 kW solar photovoltaic system powered by 4 solar panels. The system provides clean energy to 14 areas across the school, and the project included the installation of 25 lights, directly benefiting 13 students. As a result, classes can now take place in brighter learning spaces, teachers and students have access to digital tools, and the school offers a better environment for teaching and learning every day.
IPIPATA SAIT
Perú, Ipipata 2023
In partnership with SAIT University, Light Up The World installed a solar energy system at a school in the remote Peruvian community of Ipipata, empowering education with reliable electricity while fostering cultural exchange, community engagement, and lasting memories.
SOLEDAD TERRA NUOVA
Perú, Soledad 2023
Terra Nuova entrusted LUTW to design and install a custom off-grid solar energy system powering a plantain flour production facility in the Amazonian community of Soledad. Since its installation in 2022 it has boosted local economic development by providing full time work for many indigenous community members and has impacted over 200 families in the surrounding region.
LIGHT UP PATAHUASI
Perú, Huancavelica 2022
We worked with some volunteers of different countries to help a primary school in the Patahuasi community. We worked by 9 days and the beneficiaries are aproximatly 60 students.
LIGHT UP CCOLLPAPATA
Perú, Huancavelica 2022
We powered a primary school in the Pilpichaca District with the help of 12 volunteers. The beneficiaries are 70 students and some teachers of the Primary school.
LIGHT UP SOLEDAD
Perú, Amazonas 2022
We powered a production plant in Soledad Community with six trained technicians of the town. This project is beneficial for 260 persons and the total system size in watts is 3600.
LIGHT UP THE AMAZON
Phase 1
We powered 6 schools in the remote communities in the Peruvian amazon. Over 200 children in remote communities in the amazon will now able to use tablets, computers and digital learning technologies.
LIGHT UP THE ANDES
Perú 2010-2019
With the help of over 300 international volunteers we powered 16 schools, 4 health posts, 11 community edifications and 500 homes, while guaranteeing the sustainability of the project by training local technicians and fostering long term partnerships.
LIGHT UP TODO SANTOS
Guatemala 2011-2020
Over 6 thousand people live off-grid in Todos Santos, Guatemala.
LUTW continued the work started in 2011 to bring light to the schools and community buildings left without power. Today over 400 homes and 6 schools are powered with LUTW solar systems and 26 local technicians are trained in design, maintenance and installations.
LIGHT UP COSTA RICA
2006 - 2014
We powered over 1000 homes with the First Solar Energy Enterprise in Costa Rica. With the help of our sponsors and volunteers, we established a solar component supply chain and trained local entrepreneurs to power off-grid homes at the most remote off-grid communities.
LIGHT UP PAPUA NUEVA GUINEA
2006 - 2017
In 2006, over 1060 medical aid post in Papua New Guinea did not have power. LUTW allied with the University of Calgary and the Goddard Foundation to provide them with an exciting new technology… Solar Power Lightning.
