DanB, thanks for the support. I agree I could have done a better job giving a little more background. So here it is:
blueEnergy is a nonprofit organization that provides a low-cost, sustainable solution to the energy needs of marginalized communities through the construction, installation, and maintenance of hybrid wind and solar electric systems. blueEnergy manufactures wind turbines (base Piggott design w/ modification) and other key components locally to keep energy costs low, improve equipment serviceability, and create employment where it is desperately needed. blueEnergy currently has 8 installations in 6 communities on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, serving 1,500 people. For more information about blueEnergy, please visit our website.
We have had the great honor of working with Hugh Piggott, the Otherpower.com crew and Ian Woofenden at various Solar Energy International (SEI) workshops on Guemes Island, WA and in Costa Rica.
Cheers,
Mathias Craig
Executive Director