Solar Deployment for Remote Small Farms

Project Overview

This project provides small-scale solar power systems to support households and small farming communities in Railaku, a remote area within the Railaku Post Administrative, Ermera Municipality, Timor-Leste.
The deployment focuses on families who rely primarily on small-scale agriculture for their livelihoods and who currently have little to no access to grid electricity.

Energy Context

In many remote parts of Railaku, access to basic electricity remains extremely limited or nonexistent.

As a result:
– Households rely on candles for lighting at night
– To charge mobile phones or flashlights, residents must travel up to 6 km
– Lack of reliable lighting affects safety, communication, and daily productivity
These challenges place a disproportionate burden on farming families living far from infrastructure and services.

Solar System Solution

To address these challenges, GoKoval deployed a compact, off-grid solar system designed to be affordable, reliable, and easy to operate.
Each system enables:
– Safe and reliable household lighting at night
– Charging of essential electronic devices such as mobile phones and flashlights
– Reduced dependence on candles and long-distance travel for basic energy needs
The system is intentionally simple to ensure local usability and long-term sustainability.

System Configuration

– Location: Railaku Post Administrative, Ermera Municipality, Timor-Leste
– Community Type: Remote small farming households
– Battery: 100 Ah
– Inverter: 1,000 W (built-in)
– System Type: Off-grid, stand-alone
– Operation: Simple, low-maintenance, user-friendly

Impact

This project improves household safety, communication, and quality of life for remote farming families by providing reliable lighting and basic energy access. It demonstrates how small, right-sized solar systems can deliver meaningful impact in hard-to-reach rural areas where grid expansion remains challenging.