As concerned citizens of world, Hidaya
Foundation deeply cares about environmental issues that collectively
affect all of us. Expanding energy is a key factor that impacts the
environment in many ways. While it is a crucial part of today’s economy
and life, the production and availability of electricity from
traditional sources is getting more expensive and the use of sources
such as coal negatively impact our environment. Hidaya Foundation is
actively looking for ways to make an damage on reducing the alarming
levels of escalating environmental impact around the globe by promoting
the use of alternate energy sources.
To accomplish its objectives, Hidaya Foundation is working on two fronts:
- Implement and showcase ways to reduce energy consumption by using a
variety of alternative energy options in its own facilities in USA, as
well as in offices around the world. These options would include, but
not limited to, solar and wind power.
- To help create awareness about the technology, practical devices,
methods and benefits of conservation in the usage of current energy
sources. This will be accomplished through education and hands on
training to less developed countries around the globe. Hidaya may also
support those entrepreneurs who are genuinely interested in creating
business opportunities in the use of alternate energy technologies that
would benefit the poor and needy.
The ever-escalating cost of electricity in Pakistan, coupled with long
blackouts, has created serious problems for businesses and the public
alike. Children can’t study at nights, businesses can’t operate IT
equipment consistently and productivity is at all time low. While Hidaya
can’t solve this enormous problem on its own, it plans to address the
issues at local/regional levels to the fullest capacity.
Currently, Hidaya office in Hyderabad/Jamshoro (Sind) is already
self-sufficient in production and usage of electricity produced using a
wind mill, installed in 2007. This wind mill produces enough electricity
to meet lighting, cooling and IT equipment operations. Hidaya
Foundation has acquired four additional wind mills which will be
installed in other Hidaya facilities in Pakistan.
Hidaya is also exploring various options for the use of solar energy for
lighting and cooking in the larger community. Possibilities are many,
but we want to make sure that the solutions we propose and implement are
affordable and have a sustainable impact. Rechargeable LED solar
lanterns, community solar cooking equipment and power backup technology
are some of the options under consideration. Please check this section
on our website regularly to get updates on our progress on this
important issue.
 
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