emPowering Gaia Ashram: Help Us Harness the Sun!
🌿 Introduction: Our Path to 100% Renewable Energy
At Gaia Ashram, we are dedicated to practicing and teaching regenerative agriculture, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable living. As an educational eco-community, we host guests, volunteers, and students from all over the world.
To practice what we preach and take a massive leap toward our long-term goal of 100% renewable energy, we are ready to transition our main hub to solar power. We are launching this crowdfunding campaign to raise the remaining funds for a 10 kW Hybrid Solar System with battery storage.
⚡ Why This Project is Critical
Living in rural Udon Thani brings unique challenges. This solar system isn’t just about reducing our footprint; it is vital for our community’s daily resilience:
- Reliable Backup Power: We face frequent grid interruptions and power outages. A battery-backed hybrid system will keep our essential operations running smoothly.
- Stable Infrastructure: It will protect our sensitive internet equipment, computers, lighting, water pumps, and essential farm tools from damaging voltage fluctuations.
- Energy Independence: It reduces our reliance on the fossil-fuel-heavy main grid and lowers long-term operational costs, allowing us to reinvest more into our educational programs.
- Scalability: The system is designed to grow as Gaia Ashram grows, ensuring long-term sustainability.
📊 The Financials: Where We Stand
The total cost to kickstart this project is THB 450,000. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our well-wishers and close benefactors, we have already secured THB 300,000!
We now need your help to raise the final THB 150,000 to cross the finish line.
Budget Breakdown
Expense Category |
Details |
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Site Preparation |
Ground leveling, elevated stilt construction for PV panels, and a moisture-free, sheltered equipment room to protect the electronics. |
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Equipment Purchase |
18 x 630W high-efficiency PV panels, a 10 kW hybrid inverter, and a 16 kWh battery storage bank. |
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Installation & Admin |
Mounting hardware, professional vendor installation, and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) licensing fees. |
🚜 Project Status: We are Ready to Build!
This is not just an idea—the wheels are already turning:
- Groundwork has begun: Site preparation and leveling are currently in progress.
- Partnerships finalized: We have vetted and selected our installation team, and contracts are being signed right now.
As soon as we reach our funding goal, the equipment will be ordered and installed immediately.
🤝 How You Can Support Us
- Donate: Every contribution, big or small, directly buys a piece of this solar transition (e.g., a fraction of a solar panel, or the wiring for the battery bank).
- Share Our Story: If you cannot donate, please share this link with your friends, family, or networks who care about sustainability, eco-communities, and renewable energy.
By supporting this project, you aren’t just buying hardware; you are investing in a living, breathing education center that inspires hundreds of people every year to live more harmoniously with the Earth.
Our Bank Details
You can complete your cash contribution using Wise, Revolut, or a local Thai bank transfer. This would be the fastest and easiest way for us to receive the funds.
Bank Account number : 157 3552 039
Bank Name: Kasikorn Bank
SWIFT CODE: KASITHBK
Bank address: 22/4-5 M.15 Wutthathikhun Rd, Phen District, Udon Thani 41150
Gaia Ashram address: 149 M1. Ban That, Phen, Udon Thani, Thailand 41150
IMPORTANT: Please mention “Gaia Solar” in the notes and send us a screenshot of the transfer receipt to gaiaschoolasia@gmail.com once you complete the transfer.
