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A research group from the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) is participating in a project to implement photovoltaic systems and communications networks that has benefited approximately 500 people in remote communities. The Ingenium research group at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) in Spain has participated in a project to implement photovoltaic systems and communications networks in remote communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. In this way, nearly 500 people from eight hard-to-reach communities have benefited: Yamaram, Waruintsa, Nases, Jikiamat, Muruntsa, Suritiak, Patukmai and Wasakentsa. A communication from UCLM states that the project is funded by IEEE Sight-HTB Projects, the humanitarian branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), presented as the largest professional technical organization in the world. In addition to the university itself, the Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS), the IEEE Ecuador section, the University of the Armed Forces (ESPE), the Catholic University of Loja (UPTL), the International University of Valencia (VIU), and the National Hydrogen Center have collaborated. According to Fausto Pedro García Márquez, principal investigator of the Ingenium group, the solar panels installed at the Wasakentsa health center, school, and communications center have had a direct impact on improving the populations access to education through digital tools; on healthcare, through the use of medical equipment and access to telemedicine, with improved specialized medical care; and on the supply of sustainable energy. The report adds that the project has received the IEEE Region 9 Best Achievement of the Year Award. |
