Global Solace, Inc.

Consulting

GSI has completed a project with the US Department of State to design solar PV systems with battery storage for four US embassies in the Pacific at Koror, Palau; Apia, Samoa; Majuro, Marshall Islands and Kolonia, Micronesia. The Koror, Palau embassy is the first US embassy to be 100% electrical energy independent powered by solar PV. Note that the article mentions the next three net zero embassies also designed by GSI.

GSI has provided on-site assistance to the University of Maryland “Engineers Without Borders” group with two installations in Ghana.

In July 2013, GSI won a contract to perform site assessments, feasibility studies, and off-grid PV system designs for twenty rural health clinics in Tanzania. The final report and designs were delivered in December 2013 to the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine.

For more information on consulting capabilities or to propose a project for collaboration with GSI, send an email to: info@globalsolace.org or fill in the Suggest a Project data entry form and submit.

Global Solace partnered with SELF on this hospital installation in Haiti.
GSI meeting with Henry Jackson Foundation executives in Mbeya, Tanzania.
The offices of Walter Reed Foundation in Mbeya, Tanzania.
Lee Bristol of GSI meeting with the School Committee in Usa River, Tanzania.
GSI working to establish coffee and cacao cooperative to increase sale of agricultural goods..
GSI meeting with local health care administrators in Tanzania.
GSI is trying to fix this typical electrical pole in the Developing World.
GSI talked to doctors about their electrical appliance requirements.

Carcasse-2012-Feb-391-Typical-Electrical-Pole

Site Assessment
System Design
Installation
Sustainability

Perform Site Visits
Use of advanced surveyor equipment for topographical maps and locating existing buildings
Catalog of electrical loads with 24 hour usage analysis
Generation of site plats and full sets of “construction ready” engineering drawings
Recommendation of system size
Recommendation of standard sizes for multiple sites

Department of Energy’s HOMER software system analysis determines solar array size, inverter size, and storage battery requirements for multiple day operation with optional generator inclusion
Preparation of detailed equipment lists and costs
Determination of installation costs
Calculation of shipping, customs fees, and local shipping estimates

Perform Project Management and On-Site Construction Management functions
Manage shipping of equipment and installation crews to site
Make use of local solar installers and electricians to stimulate the local economy
Prepare training materials and train the on-site operators for building of local capacity

Provide Long Term Support to ensure success of installations
Systems are designed for 25 years of operation
Establish Internet connectivity and monitoring of system operation with both local and US based support to guarantee success
Prepare reports evaluation, and feedback for the funding organizations