Remote Energy is a 501 (c)(3) for-impact organization formed in 2017

Our team is comprised of electricians, educators, and innovators in the PV industry who share a vision to catalyze change in the developing world. We are dedicated to sharing our experience, skills and expertise to empower individuals, communities, technicians, and instructors in marginalized and developing communities worldwide.  Our unique skill-sets and shared passion for solar energy, social justice and education provide the foundation as well as motivation for our work. 

We believe access to reliable sources of sustainable energy is a fundamental requirement for the advancement of education, healthcare, economic opportunity and quality of life in marginalized communities.

We also acknowledge the severe and increasing racial, gender and economic disparities in our industry, and our work is devoted to addressing them. Our multilingual team has empowered PV technicians, instructors and students in their communities in over 25 countries.  We have worked with women’s groups, school groups, rural energy technicians, electricians, farmers,  community leaders, health care professionals, teachers, vocational schools, etc. The need and potential for our work is limitless. 

We are intentional in our work, and we believe in being just as intentional in our values. At the core of who we are, Remote Energy’s commitments are:

  • Knowledge sharing: We believe that everyone deserves equal access to education and to programs that enable individuals to develop the knowledge and skills required to make positive changes in their lives and in their communities.

  • Humility and curiosity: We listen first and offer our expertise in a way that meets people where they are.

  • Community and social cohesion: We believe that building stronger communities and personal connections is an essential motivation for our work.

  • Innovation of a team: Our innovations on behalf of the people we serve are only as good as the strength of our team.

  • Social justice: We acknowledge the severe and increasing racial, gender and economic disparities in our industry and our work is devoted to addressing them.