Atauro Cannossa Youth Training Centre

Project overview

This project delivers a hybrid solar power system to support vocational training and daily learning activities at the Atauro Cannossa Youth Training Centre on Atauro Island. It was supported by Asia Dreams and developed to address ongoing energy access challenges on the island, where grid electricity is available for limited hours and outages occur both day and night.

The challenge

Electricity on Atauro is typically limited to around 12 hours per day, with complete shutdowns at night and intermittent outages during daylight hours. This directly affected:

• Night-time study and training activities
• Use of computers, lighting and essential equipment
• The overall reliability of the learning environment for students

Our solution

GoKoval installed a 6 kWp hybrid solar PV system paired with 23 kWh of battery storage. The system provides:

• Continuous power during night-time grid shutdowns
• Backup electricity during daytime outages
• Stable energy for lighting, training equipment and digital learning tools
• Reduced reliance on the limited local grid

Impact

The system significantly improves the quality and continuity of education at the centre by ensuring reliable electricity during critical learning hours, particularly at night. It shows the role right-sized hybrid solar can play in strengthening education infrastructure in remote island communities.