About Us

Solar Under the Sun is dedicated to ending energy poverty by providing comprehensive training and resources, empowering communities in partnership across cultural and national boundaries, and sharing the light and love of Christ with the world. 

Our Values

1. Empowering--We work to end energy poverty through partnerships that grow the knowledge and capacity of communities. 
2. Integrity--We commit ourselves to build relationships rooted in honesty, cultural awareness, and love of neighbor. 
3. Stewardship--We recognize that any solutions to energy poverty must be achieved through the care of creation and the careful use of the resources entrusted to us. 
4. Faith and Love--We serve our neighbors in response to our faith in Christ's call to love one another. 

To do this, SUS trains volunteers to design and install solar power systems in communities that lack reliable electrical power. 

Solar Under the Sun:

• Trains, through Solar School courses, the mission team leaders needed to help (Initiating Partner) become effective solar energy providers. These courses are included in two tracks:

Solar 1 – fundamentals of team leadership, partnership development and relationships, site review process, solar energy development, and

Solar 2 – field testing, assembly of fully functional solar panel units, culminating in the production of solar power, and preparation of Initiating Partners to train Operating Partners (global partners) to install, operate, and maintain their solar energy system

• Equips partners with information for purchasing solar panels and other equipment needed in solar installations.

• Links partners, if requested, with a community of need, so that they can begin the relationship-building process.

• Supports teams and their Operating Partners by providing network opportunities with other installations in the same geographic area as appropriate networks are developed.

Our solar power systems capably run water treatment systems, such as those installed by our ministry partner Living Waters for the World. Solar power systems can also be used as a power source for communication, medical clinic refrigerators or x-ray equipment, or can help with lighting needs.

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