Solar Awards

Generosity and giving back are important elements of  HOWA’s programs. Every person helped is encouraged to participate to the level of their ability.  A large group of volunteers gathered to help with the distribution of the solar panel kits. Volunteers included Bob Wells, president of HOWA, Suanne Carlson, executive director, HOWA trustees and team members, and recipients of HOWA’s programs.

A huge thank you to Santan Solar for the donation of solar panels and Berger Foundation for funding the accessories.

All 37 solar panel recipients received a 245W panel, charge controller, wiring, mounting hardware, fuses, and connectors. Ideally, HOWA would have also provided a battery but funding wasn’t available for 37  batteries so the battery purchase was left up to each recipient. Before receiving their kits recipients were given a brief review of the components and the correct order for assembling the system. A team of volunteers helped load and secure the solar panels in each recipient’s vehicle.

A huge thank you to Santan Solar for the donation of solar panels and Berger Foundation for funding the accessories.