Why Solar?Everything begins with solar energy. Energy from the Sun is really the only viable input to an otherwise closed-loop system on our planet. Sunlight provides the necessary ingredient and creates the right conditions for all of life as we know it.
At Good Sun we see the potential for solar technology to provide life opportunity in equal measure for everyone, while addressing multiple issues simultaneously including poverty alleviation, environmental & ecosystem restoration, and social justice & equality. Read more here. |
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Dollars in equipment & monetary donations given to other nonprofits, impoverished communities, & disaster relief efforts
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Who We Are: An Informational Video
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Recent & Upcoming Projects
We're always looking for good people to join us on our journey. Contact us to get involved.
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Solar for Habitat for Humanity new and refurbished homes in Sacramento, Yolo, and Nevada CountiesWe're very excited to announce our expanding partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Our work bringing solar to H4H homes began in Nevada County three years ago. This year, we expand that work to H4H of the Greater Sacramento area with plans to solarize 40 homes for underserved families.
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CTCD Uganda: Conservation through Community DevelopmentSparked by a regrettable killing of 6 unique lions in early 2021, Good Sun embarked on a mission of wildlife conservation using solar energy as a catalyst for raising the standard of living in rural Uganda. Today, our CTCD project involves around 60 active members, many of them reformed poachers, and we have gained recognition from Uganda Wildlife Authority and World Wildlife Foundation.
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Solar for the South Yuba River Citizens LeagueArguably the most iconic feature of Nevada County, and beyond, is our wonderful Yuba River. For nearly 40 years, SYRCL has been working to protect and restore the Yuba and its watershed. This year, Good Sun could not be more proud and excited to help SYRCL go green with a 30kW solar PV system at their headquarters in Nevada City.
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Professional Associations
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Kenya Big Picture Learning is grateful for the solar lamps and chargers our schools received when Good Sun came to Nairobi. Kibera, where hundreds of thousands of people live in about a three-square-mile area, has no legitimate electricity or running water. The roads, housing, and sewage facilities are inadequate, one in three people are HIV positive, violence is high, and less than 10% of residents have stable employment. These are difficult conditions in which to affect change. And yet when Good Sun visited our communities last month, they saw more possibilities than challenges. Good Sun was able to share the much-needed solar lights with school leaders from five of our partner schools. More than 350 teachers, students and families have benefited to date. |
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Greetings from the young children of Queen Elizabeth School in Uganda, and the teachers and parents. They miss all of the Good Sun team. It is great to celebrate for the things you have done here in Uganda, "the pearl of Africa", giving solar energy, building classrooms, giving mattresses to sleep on and jerrycans for water, and many others. We are very happy for your support. May God bless you all. |
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"Free solar" were the first words I heard from [Good Sun]. They were words hard to believe, yet here we are...When I reflect back, I know so much hard work, dedication, and time went into this project, and it's a project that all staff and guests continue to talk about...because we are most grateful. On behalf of everyone [at Hospitality House], thank you!! It is incredible to know that as the years go by we'll continue to receive love and support for the folks who need it most because of your team. Thank you for making this happen. |
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To the Good Sun Team: It was our pleasure having you at Cura Home. We are very thankful for the solar system and the LED Lights. On behalf of the Rotary Fraternity we are very thankful and welcome again to our home. The Almighty God bless you abundantly. |
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I enthusiastically endorse Good Sun Solar! Their entrepreneurial spirit in support of non-profits and broad base of volunteer support within the solar community made the dream of a solar installation at Bitney Prep High School become a reality. Many thanks to this amazing team! |
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My time on the Good Sun/ Bitney School solar install was great! I loved all of the positive energy, with all of the people working toward installing solar to benefit the students. I am a Bitney high school graduate so working at my old campus was nostalgic and very fun. Working with such nice people on good work being done to help our planet was really special. I am grateful that we have so many good folks in our community and such big-hearted people willing to organize this kind of project and make it happen! |
Sponsors and Strategic Partners
