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LIGHT UP THE WORLD
Fall Update
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We have some exciting updates for you below, including information about upcoming opportunities to get involved with LUTW.
We are also happy to announce we have joined the Giving Tuesday movement! Many people know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday... now in it's second year, Giving Tuesday has come to Canada and takes place December 2, 2014. It is a new Canadian day of giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, showing that Canadians give as good as they get. Visit us here to support LUTW's participation and show how powerful humanity can be when we unite to give on one day!
Looking for ways to stay connected to our work? We post more frequent updates on Facebook and Twitter - be sure to check it out!
The LUTW Team
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Volunteer with us! 
Project Evaluation Volunteer, Costa Rica - FULL
February 5th - 13th, 2015
This volunteer opportunity is now full - thanks to all the amazing volunteers who signed up! If you are interested in getting on our waiting list for next year's opportunity, please email c.schultz@lutw.org.
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Solar Training Opportunities
November 22nd, 2014
Join us for an introductory solar workshop in Calgary. The workshop will cover the very basics of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology with a particular focus low-voltage systems similar to those that LUTW designs and installs in remote communities. The workshop fee is $45 and $25 for students. Materials will be provided and all proceeds go to support LUTW's programs. Only one spot left - to resister or get on the waiting list for our next workshop, check out the details in this link!
Learn how to install basic low-voltage off-grid solar PV systems on your own by taking part in the off-grid solar PV training field course in the Peruvian Andes. This intensive training program includes a mix of classroom, practical hands-on exercises and site visits to technically evaluate existing installations. The program culminates with an off-grid solar electric system installation in a rural community building. Please contact c.schultz@lutw.org for more information.
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Project Updates
Light Up Larcay
This August LUTW partnered with Texas Tech University on yet another off-grid solar project in Peru. For this project we were in the beautiful community of Larcay. 90 families living off-the-grid have been identified to take part in this project over three phases.During this first phase we trained community technicians and installed 20 solar home systems. We'd like to extend a special thanks to Texas Tech University and students from the Energy Commerce program for being part of and supporting this project.
Click here for more photos from the project!
Solar Literacy in Patahuasi, Peru
This September, we launched our solar literacy program in primary schools. The goal of the program is to help children become more familiar with solar electric systems, comfortable with how systems are used and ensure they know how to be safe around their solar home systems and electricity. 26 primary and kindergarden school students participated in our pilot launch in Patahuasi, Peru. We'd like to thank the students and teachers of Patahuasi as well the energy4everyone Foundation and volunteers for supporting this initiative!
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3 EASY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
LUTW is often approached by generous individuals who would like to help us achieve our mission so we've come up with three easy ways we could use your help: Help keep the lights on - we rely on monthly supporters to fund ongoing training and support for local technicians.
Save yourself some money, support sustainable power, and by using our referral code, the monthly electrical fee will be donated to LUTW.
3. Spread the word
Please Tell your friends about us and share our posts with your social networks!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Solar Energy - Direct Uses Class and Tour
Oct 16 - Nov 20, 2014
Edmonton, AB
Rolls Battery Systems
November 8, 2014
Edmonton, AB
November 13, 2014
Calgary, Alberta
Nov 21- Nov 23, 2014
Calgary, AB
November 22, 2014
Calgary, AB
November 26, 2014
Vancouver, AB
Motivation and Experience - Living with Solar
November 26, 2014
Edmonton, AB
Large Remote Solar Systems
January 14, 2015
Edmonton, AB
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SAVE MONEY & SUPPORT LUTW
SPARK is an electricity provider in Alberta. If you switch to SPARK, the monthly electrical administration fee will be donated to LUTW! Be sure to enter the LUTW referral code (LUTWRS) when registering.
Click here to learn more
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