MOMBASA, Kenya, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- GivePower, an award-winning nonprofit helping solve
the world's water and electrification needs, announced Friday
afternoon the opening of two new solar-powered water systems in
Kenya. The first of the two new
systems is based in Migadini in Mombasa County and was made
possible through the generous support of ServiceNow. It is the
organization's eighth project with GivePower, including four Solar
Water Farms and four electrification projects. Based in Makindu,
the second system was also donated by ServiceNow and in partnership
with Silfab Solar, which provided the solar panels. These two new
systems mark 12 total GivePower Solar Water Farms across the
country, providing clean, safe drinking water to nearly 1 million
Kenyans daily.
The Solar Water Farm launch was celebrated by the esteemed
representative of the Holy Father, the Apostolic Nuncio to
Kenya and South Sudan, H.E. Archbishop Hubertus van Megen and CECM Emily Achieng Okelo
of Mombasa County.
"This Solar Water Farm represents a monumental step forward in
our efforts to ensure sustainable and clean water access for our
residents. It embodies our commitment to leveraging renewable
energy solutions to enhance water security and resilience against
climate change," remarked Ms. Achieng Okelo.
At the Migadini SWF site opening, Tim
Muindi, GVP of Treasury at ServiceNow, reiterated their
pledge to provide aid in Kenya,
stating, "In partnership with GivePower, ServiceNow is committed to
providing solar energy and sustainable infrastructure to the people
of Kenya, ensuring access to the
resources needed."
Leveraging clean solar energy, each Solar Water Farm desalinates
and purifies salty or brackish water, removing salt, viruses, and
bacteria. The systems also eliminate other contaminants, including
fluoride, to create reliable, affordable sources of clean drinking
water for communities in need. Each GivePower Solar Water Farm is
designed to remain operational and produce clean water for over 20
years.
"We are very grateful for the public-private partnerships that
make these projects possible," said Michele
Magee, President of GivePower. "Access to clean drinking
water is a basic human right and we are thrilled to be able to help
in meeting this critical need."
About GivePower
GivePower® is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization committed to extending the environmental
and social benefits of clean, renewable energy around the globe.
GivePower uses solar and battery storage technologies to deliver
essential services to the developing world. The organization has
helped bring clean power and clean water to underserved communities
in 28 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Visit
GivePower at www.givepower.org. Follow GivePower on Facebook,
Instagram, LinkedIn and X .
About ServiceNow
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) makes the
world work better for everyone. Our cloud-based platform and
solutions help digitize and unify organizations so that they can
find smarter, faster, better ways to make work flow. So employees
and customers can be more connected, more innovative, and more
agile. And we can all create the future we imagine. The world works
with ServiceNow®. For more information, visit:
www.servicenow.com.
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