Climatelinks Photo Gallery

This 75 kWp solar project is located at a rice mill in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Despite being situated in one of the least developed areas of the country, Indigo Energy’s client is not left behind in using renewable energy to both reduce costs and contribute to sustainability. By transitioning to solar energy, the reliance on fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, is significantly diminished. These fossil fuels are the primary sources of carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to global warming and climate change. Consequently, adopting solar energy substantially lowers the overall carbon footprint of the facility, leading to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. In fact, this rice mill alone can reduce its CO2 emissions by approximately 76 metric tons annually. The installation of the solar project showcases Indigo Energy's commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions even in remote and developing regions. By harnessing the power of the sun, this rice mill not only saves money but also sets a positive example for other industries to follow in the transition towards a more environmentally conscious future.

Indigo Energy installed a solar project at the car parking area of Junction Square, a well-known shopping mall in Yangon, Myanmar. In Myanmar society, there have been apparent and unconscious stereotypes suggesting that the electrical engineering career is not suitable for women. Many women engineers in the renewable energy industry encounter stereotypical questions like, "Can women really climb the roof?" or "Can women really carry solar panels?" These questions undermine women engineers' technical skills and abilities and perpetuate the belief that they are less capable in electricity-related fields. Indigo Energy is a diverse solar engineering company that firmly believes a person's exceptional work quality is not based on gender, religion, age, or any other factors. In the organization, 60 percent of managerial roles and 60 percent of engineers are women.

This photo was taken in June 2022 during the commissioning process of a mini-grid solar project on a remote island located in the Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar. Despite encountering numerous transportation and logistical challenges during the installation phase, 155 local households, who rely on fishing as their primary livelihood, now have access to reliable and sustainable energy for their daily needs. 
 

This photo was taken in July 2023, while Indigo Energy’s engineer was performing corrective maintenance at the Rice Mill after some damages were incurred after Cyclone Mocha severely impacted Rakhine State, Myanmar in May 2023. The three main activities of solar operation and maintenance include monitoring, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance. Monitoring involves real-time observation and data analysis, enabling early detection of performance deviations and potential issues within the solar power system. Preventative maintenance involves routine inspections, cleaning, and adjustments, which proactively address minor inefficiencies and prevent major breakdowns, ensuring the system operates optimally over time. In contrast, corrective maintenance comes into play when unexpected failures or damages occur, promptly restoring the system's functionality and minimizing downtime.

As the monsoon arrives in mid-June, the 200,000 mangrove seedlings grown in the nursery are prepared to transport to planting sites across five Community Forest areas in Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar. The USAID Responsible Investment and Trade Activity supported the Andaman Blue - Community-Centered Mangrove Restoration Project, which will benefit the local communities with income opportunities immediately and mitigate climate risk with restored mangroves in the long term. 

The Andaman Blue - Community Centered Mangrove Restoration Project is supported by USAID's Responsible Investment and Trade Activity to support the livelihoods of communities and improve climate resilience in Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar. To enhance their survival rate, 9-month-old mangrove seedlings grown in the nursery need to be hardened by cutting off the excessive roots before being delivered to planting sites. 

The Andaman Blue - Community Centered Mangrove Restoration Project is supported by USAID's Responsible Investment and Trade Activity to support the livelihoods of communities and improve climate resilience in Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar. Once the mangrove seedlings are hardened in the nursery, they are transported to the planting site. The major mode of transporting seedlings is by boat because the project is located in the Ayeyarwady Delta region in Myanmar. The project partners with five mangrove-focused Community Forest User Groups, and local NGO, mangrove expert, FREDA for implementation.

The people of Inle Lake, Myanmar plant vegetables on a floating lake embarkment built on sediment layers, over time creating an artificial floating bank to plant vegetables for personal consumption and to sell at the market. The artificial land bank is a non-solid surface that people cannot stand on, so they tend the vegetables from their boats. People also build makeshift huts on stilts to rest on during breaks.

Encouraged by leaders of a new, farmer-focused enterprise called Sesame Farmers Development Association in Magway Township in Myanmar's Central Dry Zone, producers in July and August 2019 began experimenting with new methods of dealing with erratic and extreme weather aimed at preventing crop losses. The Association teamed up with USAID's Value Chains for Rural Development project and the local Land Use Department to brainstorm ways they could better conserve water and control erosion in their sesame fields. By using small, easy-to-build, earthen "check dams" in shallow trenches around their fields, farmers developed new ability to prevent their fields from being inundated during periods of torrential rain. They also began planting wild almond saplings as windbreaks around their sesame fields to stem erosion and provide a second source of income (the trees produce sterculia gum that can be exported to Korea.) The new practices are working, farmers say, and sesame plants are healthier than in previous seasons, with "extra" stems flowering beautifully in advance of the coming harvest.