RAPS systems

Remote Area Power Supply (RAPS) technology targets small communities with limited electricity service and uses available diesel generators along with solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays and advanced energy storage batteries. The results are benefits that substantially increase service quality, provide 24-hour basic electricity, and expand opportunities for productive, economic, and educational activities in higher populated areas.

The RAPS project in Perú expects to contribute to the development of rural areas by providing electricity and the potential to develop income generation activities with the available energy for the inhabitants of these remote communities.

After comprehensive technical and social assessments conducted by IRP, a technical implementation plan was drawn and five potential communities were identified for pilot hybrid systems. IRP will install hybrid units in two of these communities in the Loreto region: Padre Cocha and Indiana. These communities were selected mainly because of their awareness of the project impact and their full commitment to support the initiative. Currently these villages use only diesel generators that supply energy for only four to five hours per day.