Humasol

Reflecting on the "sustainable roof" project completed in the summer of 2024: 🌱In Vietnam, the population has to deal with long and intense summers, which has an influence on their way of living and thermal comfort. Usually, a lot of air conditioning is used to cool the houses, which demands a lot of electricity. Therefore, this Humasol team did some research on two optional passive cooling methods, reflective and green roofs. Here’s what the team achieved: 🙌 Provided 25 low-income houses with reflective coating 🔧 Measured the effectiveness of the reflective coating 📚 Did ambient measurements for simulations 🌿Made a design for a green roof solution on low-income houses It was amazing to see the residents' enthusiastic reactions, what an exciting project! 🙌 Special thanks to  ❤️the partners, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) and KU Leuven  ❤️sponsor Provincie Vlaams-Brabant  ❤️and project students, Stephan Fuentes Bühler, Job De Leener and Eva Vanhulle

The Agenda is Here!🚀 We are excited to co-host next week’s conference with YES-Europe!🎉 YES-Europe connects young, passionate individuals across Europe who are driven by a shared goal: advancing the energy transition. They achieve this by connecting young passionate people interested in energy and sustainability and giving the tools to make their own initiatives happen!🌱⚡ This year’s YES-Europe Annual Conference is centred around an urgent and inspiring theme: “Net-Zero: Path to the Future”🌍🔋 The event features various sessions that you can participate in. Be sure to register if you’d like to join some of them! Event Details: 📆Date: Friday, 29th November 2024 📍Location: Leuven, Belgium (Campus Bibliotheek Arenberg) 🎫Tickets: FREE (registration required) 🔗Register now: https://lnkd.in/d_HvKy2u Reserve your spot today and get ready to make an impact! 🌐💫

Reflecting on the "Entente irrigation” project completed in the summer of 2024: 🌱In Senegal, 19% of the population faces hunger, but in Ziguinchor, where our project is located, that number is a staggering 68%. One of the biggest challenges on local farms is the inefficient irrigation system. Workers currently fill basins with water by hand, which takes up valuable land and time. What the Humasol team has achieved:  💧New irrigation system installed for 3.3 hectares of farmland  🌿Storage basin (~114m3) completed ☀️ Installed 2 solar systems: one with 2 solar panels and another with 4, providing sustainable energy for the water pumps Huge thanks to  ❤️our partner Entente  ❤️ sponsor @ovo.be ❤️ and project students Mali Van Cleemput, Pieter Steelant, Tom Paquet and Anouk Menten to make this possible!

Reflecting on the "Hope for Girls and Women” project completed in the summer of 2024: 🌱Hope for Girls and Women provides shelter and support for girls and women who have survived genital mutilation, child marriage, domestic violence and more. Beyond safe housing, the organization ensures that these girls can pursue education or learn valuable trades. However, frequent power outages have been a major challenge, leaving them unable to study at night and feeling unsafe. This summer, Humasol stepped in to help💡:  🌞 Installed two solar power systems with batteries 🔌Added extra lighting and outlets for safety and convenience 📚 Created study corners, giving the girls a safe space to learn 🍳 Provided electric stoves and kettles, promoting healthier cooking and reducing costs 💡Developed an economic plan to rent portable lamps, ensuring long-term solar system maintenance Special thanks to  ❤️our sponsors Materné Verzekert, @lc04genk, @scouts60stesintjozef and @zonta_ieper ❤️partner Hope for Girls and Women ❤️ and project students: Marie Peuskens, César Materné, Simon Forrez and Jolien De Mars for making this possible!

Reflecting on the "Entente PV & Biogas" project completed in the summer of 2024: 🌱 Entente Diouloulou is a community farm dedicated to achieving food security and sustainable development, empowering local farmers to become self-sufficient. With a strong focus on improving productivity, the organization provides technical support, agricultural inputs and essential tools, here is where Humasol steps in to further enhance living conditions.💪 The initiatives the Humasol team took:  🌞 Installed a 12-panel solar PV system 💡Successfully set up two biogas digesters, now supplying the community kitchen with clean energy ♻️ Shared knowledge on responsible waste management with a helpful guide ❄️Developed plans for a cooling room for fruits and vegetables (though delayed, locals now have a manual to build it themselves). Humasol continues to support the community in making their cooling room a reality! Special thanks to  ❤️ the sponsors and partners Ondernemers voor Ondernemers vzw and @Entente Diouloulou ❤️ the project students Kasper M., Eva Donnay, Ruben Vanherpe and Kamiel Kenis

Reflecting back on the summer of 2024: 🌱In the Huánuco region of Peru, high in the mountains, most families rely on agriculture for their livelihood. However, after a long day of hard work in the field or a long day at school, they lack access to adequate sanitation. Several years ago, Islasde Paz Perú (Idpp)  installed sanitation units in the Manuel García community. Unfortunately, the showers remained largely unused due to the lack of hot water. That's why Humasol is stepping in to make a difference.💪 What the Humasol team has accomplished: 🌞16 solar boilers installed, providing sustainable hot water for showers Special thanks to: ❤️our sponsor Stad Gent  ❤️partner Islas de Paz Peru  ❤️and project students Britt Everdepoel, Julie D'Hoore, Tuur Staelens and Kevin Loones                 for their invaluable support!

Reflecting back on the summer of 2024: 🌱The project in Anlo Afiadenyigba, Ghana, has brought new hope for reliable water access using sustainable energy. 💧In this village, accessing clean drinking water used to be a challenge, relying on an unstable power grid to pump water. But now, thanks to the dedication of our team and the support of our partners, we’ve made a change that lasts!🌍 What the Humasol team has achieved: 🔧1. Repaired two solar pump systems from past projects. 💧2. Installed a small solar pump in Kyirimankani. 🌞3. Installed a large solar pump and 54 solar panels in Anlo Afiadenyigba to provide solar energy in the village 📚 Shared knowledge of the installation with the local community Special thanks to: ❤️ our partners FOS and coliso Ghana ❤️our sponsor FOS ❤️and project students Mila Liu, Stijn Van Oudenhove, Frances Aelbrecht and Eline De Loore for making this project possible!

Although the summer of 2024 is behind us, the Humasol projects and their impact remain vivid in our hearts. Let’s take one last moment to reflect on the incredible initiatives and unforgettable experiences of this special period!💫 🌱This summer, the Humasol Waste2Wind team spent their time at the Green Malata Entrepreneurial Training Village, empowering young adults with the skills to build a brighter future.💡 In programs of carpentry, welding, solar energy and more students are learning how to become self-sufficient, but an unreliable power supply made it tough to keep things running - until now! Here's what the team achieved: 🛠️Built a custom generator for the windmill 🌬️Installed a 10 meter wind turbine with a 4 meter rotor diameter, generating an average of 400W of clean energy 🏡Adapted electrical equipment in a container with a thatched roof and ventilation to handle the heat 📚Shared knowledge and skills with the students and staff of Green Malata Special thanks to: ❤️ the sponsor Umicore ❤️ collaborators From Waste To Wind and @GreenMalataEntrepreneurialVillage ❤️ project students Lien De Cordt, Lotte Cortens, Jesse Kamerling and Michiel Spies, and project coach Frederik Aerts for making this possible!

🚀 Calling all students passionate about sustainable energy! 🌱 Are you eager to dive into the latest innovations in green technology, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable development? 📌SAVE THE DATE: 29 November to go to the YES annual conference in Leuven!  🔋 Stay tuned for updates on: registration details, exciting new partnerships, event programme, inspiring guest speakers & trending topics in sustainable energy! Whether you're looking to learn, network, or make a difference, this is your chance to be at the forefront of the sustainable energy movement. 🌍💡 #SustainableEnergy #CleanEnergy #GreenTech #Students

Saturday, we had an amazing time at the Humasol Happening!☀️ Our project students shared their inspiring adventures from this past summer.🌍 With delicious snacks and drinks, we toasted to many more successful Humasol projects to come!🎉