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 == Introduction ==
-The Solar  Giraffe is developed and implemented by the [https://www.carlosmorgado.org/ Carlos Morgado Foundation]. The [[Solar Giraffe in Mozambique|pilot project]] was installed in Mangunze,  Gaza. The  three new Solar Giraffes were installed in Niassa and Inhambane Provinces in  partnership with local governments and financed by [https://www.irishaid.ie/ Irish Aid] . The team continued to count as stakeholders, [https://www.mozambiquewomenofenergy.com/ MWE  - Mozambique Women of Energy] as a  community engagement agent focused on training in renewable energy and energy  transition, while [https://www.logosindustries.com/ Logos Industries] continued  as a consultant and supplier of the solar system. For more information,  visit: [https://girafasolar.carlosmorgado.org/ girafasolar.carlosmorgado.org]  with an interactive map developed by [https://mappitall.com/ Mappitall].
+The Solar  Giraffe is developed and implemented by the [https://www.carlosmorgado.org/ Carlos Morgado Foundation]. The [[Solar Giraffe in Mozambique|pilot project]] was installed in Mangunze,  Gaza. The  three new Solar Giraffes were installed in Niassa and Inhambane Provinces in  partnership with local governments and financed by [https://www.irishaid.ie/ Irish Aid] . The team continued to count as stakeholders, [https://www.mozambiquewomenofenergy.com/ MWE  - Mozambique Women of Energy] as a  community engagement agent focused on training in renewable energy and energy  transition, while [https://www.logosindustries.com/ Logos Industries] continued  as a consultant and supplier of the solar system. For more information,  visit the website: [https://girafasolar.carlosmorgado.org/ girafasolar.carlosmorgado.org]  designed by [https://www.dqadesign.com/ DQA Design] with an interactive map developed by [https://mappitall.com/ Mappitall].
 * Project  Period: Dec 2021- Dec 2022

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 == Gallery==
-<gallery mode="packed-hover" widths="500px" heights="400px">
+<gallery mode="packed" widths="500" heights="350">
 File:Solar Giraffe - Cupo, Funhalouro, Niassa.png|Cupo, Funhalouro, Niassa
 File:Solar Giraffe - Malica.jpg|Malica, Lichinga, Niassa

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 It consists of a structure that supports photovoltaic panels and a roof to create the community space. The solar system feeds a technical cabinet, under the roof, which offers 10 mobile charging sockets and a radio player. All other systems are installed to support and protect the electrical system and its users. In the future, more plug-in-play solutions can be added, for example, Internet hotspot, television, computer and others.
-== Images==
+== Gallery==
-<gallery widths="300px" heights="200px">
+<gallery mode="packed-hover" widths="500px" heights="400px">
 File:Solar Giraffe - Cupo, Funhalouro, Niassa.png|Cupo, Funhalouro, Niassa
 File:Solar Giraffe - Malica.jpg|Malica, Lichinga, Niassa
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 </gallery>
-== Business Model ==
+==Business Model==
 For users, the services continue to be free, but a pay-as-you-go solution is being studied.
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 *https://www.theglobaledgeconsultants.com/news/solar-giraffe-the-first-self-sustained-solar-station-improving-lives-in-mozambique [EN]
-==Contact Person ==
+==Contact Person==
 *Ruben Ferreira Morgado (rmorgado@carlosmorgado.org)
 *[https://www.carlosmorgado.org/ www.carlosmorgado.org]

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 == Images==
-<gallery>
+<gallery widths="300px" heights="200px">
 File:Solar Giraffe - Cupo, Funhalouro, Niassa.png|Cupo, Funhalouro, Niassa
 File:Solar Giraffe - Malica.jpg|Malica, Lichinga, Niassa
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 </gallery>
-==Business Model==
+== Business Model ==
 For users, the services continue to be free, but a pay-as-you-go solution is being studied.
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 We are charging more than 1200 cellphones a month with estimated 5000 people reached and the Solar Giraffe has become a gathering space for most youth to listen to the radio, and engaging with each other, while waiting for their phones to be charged. At night, because of the public lights installed, the Solar Giraffe becomes a safety beacon for the community.
-==Challenges and Recommendations ==
+==Challenges and Recommendations==
 Until now, the biggest challenges have been cases of mobile phone theft. Although there is an individual protection system for cell phones, theft can happen including other types of vandalism. There have never been cases of equipment vandalism. The recommendations are not to worry about the aesthetics of the solution and focus on making them more functional, robust and secure.
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 *https://www.theglobaledgeconsultants.com/news/solar-giraffe-the-first-self-sustained-solar-station-improving-lives-in-mozambique [EN]
-==Contact Person==
+==Contact Person ==
 *Ruben Ferreira Morgado (rmorgado@carlosmorgado.org)
 *[https://www.carlosmorgado.org/ www.carlosmorgado.org]

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 It consists of a structure that supports photovoltaic panels and a roof to create the community space. The solar system feeds a technical cabinet, under the roof, which offers 10 mobile charging sockets and a radio player. All other systems are installed to support and protect the electrical system and its users. In the future, more plug-in-play solutions can be added, for example, Internet hotspot, television, computer and others.
-== Business Model ==
+== Images==
 For users, the services continue to be free, but a pay-as-you-go solution is being studied.
-== Maintenance and Monitoring of the System ==
+==Maintenance and Monitoring of the System==
 The system requires minimal maintenance due to the superior equipment used and operation is being supported by trained community members who educate about renewable energy and provide assistance to users.
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 The system uses a remote monitoring system to analyze energy production and use, while managers quantify users by age and gender while collecting information on the amount and type of cell phones being charged.
-== Engagement and Impact on the Community ==
+==Engagement and Impact on the Community==
 The community was very engaged in the design of the solution and responsible for some key changes that made the project more successful.
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 We are charging more than 1200 cellphones a month with estimated 5000 people reached and the Solar Giraffe has become a gathering space for most youth to listen to the radio, and engaging with each other, while waiting for their phones to be charged. At night, because of the public lights installed, the Solar Giraffe becomes a safety beacon for the community.
-== Challenges and Recommendations ==
+==Challenges and Recommendations ==
 Until now, the biggest challenges have been cases of mobile phone theft. Although there is an individual protection system for cell phones, theft can happen including other types of vandalism. There have never been cases of equipment vandalism. The recommendations are not to worry about the aesthetics of the solution and focus on making them more functional, robust and secure.
-== Videos ==
+==Videos==
 {{#widget:YouTube|id=oYCpj2bIfBM|height=400|width=500}} {{#widget:YouTube|id=ttp161ck5k0|height=400|width=500}} {{#widget:YouTube|id=wCHtfgXVjZ8|height=400|width=500}}
-== Additional Resources ==
+==Additional Resources==
 *https://www.carlosmorgado.org/en/initiatives/others/solar-giraffe/solar-giraffe-in-mangunze/ [EN]
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 *https://www.theglobaledgeconsultants.com/news/solar-giraffe-the-first-self-sustained-solar-station-improving-lives-in-mozambique [EN]
-== Contact Person ==
+==Contact Person==
 *Ruben Ferreira Morgado (rmorgado@carlosmorgado.org)
 *[https://www.carlosmorgado.org/ www.carlosmorgado.org]

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	*https://www.theglobaledgeconsultants.com/news/solar-giraffe-the-first-self-sustained-solar-station-improving-lives-in-mozambique [EN]		*https://www.theglobaledgeconsultants.com/news/solar-giraffe-the-first-self-sustained-solar-station-improving-lives-in-mozambique [EN]
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		+	== Contact Person ==
		+	*Ruben Ferreira Morgado (rmorgado@carlosmorgado.org)
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		+	*[https://www.carlosmorgado.org/ www.carlosmorgado.org]

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	== Videos ==		== Videos ==
	{{#widget:YouTube\|id=oYCpj2bIfBM\|height=400\|width=500}} {{#widget:YouTube\|id=ttp161ck5k0\|height=400\|width=500}} {{#widget:YouTube\|id=wCHtfgXVjZ8\|height=400\|width=500}}		{{#widget:YouTube\|id=oYCpj2bIfBM\|height=400\|width=500}} {{#widget:YouTube\|id=ttp161ck5k0\|height=400\|width=500}} {{#widget:YouTube\|id=wCHtfgXVjZ8\|height=400\|width=500}}
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		+	== Additional Resources ==
		+	*https://www.carlosmorgado.org/en/initiatives/others/solar-giraffe/solar-giraffe-in-mangunze/ [EN]
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		+	*https://www.aler-renovaveis.org/pt/comunicacao/noticias/girafa-solar-quer-levar-electricidade-as-comunidades-rurais/ [PT]
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		+	*https://amer.org.mz/10440/ [PT]
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		+	*https://www.designboom.com/design/solar-giraffe-community-space-mozambique-10-25-2021/ [EN]
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		+	*https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2021/11/19/giraffe-charges-phones/ [EN]
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		+	*https://marcasporescrever.com/uma-girafa-que-transporta-informacao/ [PT]
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		+	*https://www.indico-lam.com/2022/03/27/girafa-solar-do-ceu-o-sol-para-mangunze-energia/ [PT/EN] [[https://www.indico-lam.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IND72_digital-LAM_27MB.pdf Download]]
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		+	*https://xonguila.co.mz/rubrics/Oe3L__0B4iHZYOUZCa3gag%3D%3D%2BOutros/wGGjc5HbrZSD1Fl6yj12Cg%3D%3D%2BGirafa%2520Solar [PT/EN] [[https://xonguila.co.mz/editions/MiQxuG4uXqFSHTrzCmOIrg%3D%3D Download]]
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		+	*https://inovasocial.com.br/solucoes-de-impacto/girafa-solar/ [PT]
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		+	*https://www.diarioeconomico.co.mz/2021/06/03/oilgas/renovaveis/girafa-solar-quer-levar-electricidade-as-comunidades-rurais/ [PT]
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		+	*https://www.theglobaledgeconsultants.com/news/solar-giraffe-the-first-self-sustained-solar-station-improving-lives-in-mozambique [EN]

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	It consists of a structure that supports photovoltaic panels and a roof to create the community space. The solar system feeds a technical cabinet, under the roof, which offers 10 mobile charging sockets and a radio player. All other systems are installed to support and protect the electrical system and its users. In the future, more plug-in-play solutions can be added, for example, Internet hotspot, television, computer and others.		It consists of a structure that supports photovoltaic panels and a roof to create the community space. The solar system feeds a technical cabinet, under the roof, which offers 10 mobile charging sockets and a radio player. All other systems are installed to support and protect the electrical system and its users. In the future, more plug-in-play solutions can be added, for example, Internet hotspot, television, computer and others.
		+
		+	== Business Model ==
		+	For users, the services continue to be free, but a pay-as-you-go solution is being studied.
		+
		+	== Maintenance and Monitoring of the System ==
		+	The system requires minimal maintenance due to the superior equipment used and operation is being supported by trained community members who educate about renewable energy and provide assistance to users.
		+
		+	At the moment, no repair services or equipment replacement plans are contemplated. E-waste at the end of the equipment's life cycle will be managed by the organization – removing the equipment from communities.
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		+	The system uses a remote monitoring system to analyze energy production and use, while managers quantify users by age and gender while collecting information on the amount and type of cell phones being charged.
		+
		+	== Engagement and Impact on the Community ==
		+	The community was very engaged in the design of the solution and responsible for some key changes that made the project more successful.
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		+	In all communities, there was a lot of support from their members, from the final location of the projects including support in logistics and installation of the Solar Giraffes. It is important to have the involvement of community members to create a sense of ownership. Creating slightly different projects with input from members is key too, and this has happened at every installation.
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		+	We are charging more than 1200 cellphones a month with estimated 5000 people reached and the Solar Giraffe has become a gathering space for most youth to listen to the radio, and engaging with each other, while waiting for their phones to be charged. At night, because of the public lights installed, the Solar Giraffe becomes a safety beacon for the community.
		+
		+	== Challenges and Recommendations ==
		+	Until now, the biggest challenges have been cases of mobile phone theft. Although there is an individual protection system for cell phones, theft can happen including other types of vandalism. There have never been cases of equipment vandalism. The recommendations are not to worry about the aesthetics of the solution and focus on making them more functional, robust and secure.
		+
		+	== Videos ==
		+	{{#widget:YouTube\|id=oYCpj2bIfBM\|height=400\|width=500}} {{#widget:YouTube\|id=ttp161ck5k0\|height=400\|width=500}} {{#widget:YouTube\|id=wCHtfgXVjZ8\|height=400\|width=500}}

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
		+	The Solar Giraffe is developed and implemented by the [https://www.carlosmorgado.org/ Carlos Morgado Foundation]. The [[Solar Giraffe in Mozambique\|pilot project]] was installed in Mangunze, Gaza. The three new Solar Giraffes were installed in Niassa and Inhambane Provinces in partnership with local governments and financed by [https://www.irishaid.ie/ Irish Aid] . The team continued to count as stakeholders, [https://www.mozambiquewomenofenergy.com/ MWE - Mozambique Women of Energy] as a community engagement agent focused on training in renewable energy and energy transition, while [https://www.logosindustries.com/ Logos Industries] continued as a consultant and supplier of the solar system. For more information, visit: [https://girafasolar.carlosmorgado.org/ girafasolar.carlosmorgado.org] with an interactive map developed by [https://mappitall.com/ Mappitall].
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		+	* Project Period: Dec 2021- Dec 2022
		+	* Total financing: 50000 EUROS
		+	* Beneficiaries: Communities of Malica, District of Lichinga and Mepelia, District of Marrupa while in the Province of Inhambane, the beneficiary community was Cupo, District of Funhalouro.
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		+	== Context and Proposed Solution ==
		+	In Malica, District of Lichinga, Niassa, a resettlement neighborhood for internally displaced people from the conflict in Cabo Delgado with an emphasis on Makonde ethnic population, the installation had the support of six (6) community members. Four (4) public lighting poles were also installed at this location. In Mepelia, District of Marrupa, Niassa, another resettlement neighborhood, mainly for displaced population from the District of Mecula, Niassa. This installation was supported by eight (8) community members. In Cupo, District of Funhalouro, Inhambane, a remote community without access to electricity, the installation was supported by four (4) community members. Both provinces are direct partners of the funder and the sites were chosen by the provincial governments.
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		+	Solar Giraffe is an autonomous solution that brings community members together and, while waiting for their cell phones to be charged, they discuss community issues and challenges under a covered space.
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		+	It consists of a structure that supports photovoltaic panels and a roof to create the community space. The solar system feeds a technical cabinet, under the roof, which offers 10 mobile charging sockets and a radio player. All other systems are installed to support and protect the electrical system and its users. In the future, more plug-in-play solutions can be added, for example, Internet hotspot, television, computer and others.