16 Apr Helping Classrooms in Belize
Lighting Up Liberty: How Lights Inc Powered a Brighter Future for Children in Belize
In a heartwarming partnership that blends compassion with clean energy innovation, Lights Inc recently had the opportunity to work with Liberty Children’s Home in Ladyville, Belize, to provide lighting and electrical solutions including a solar energy system and backup generator—bringing long-term energy security to a home that cares for some of Belize’s most vulnerable children. We’d like to thank Seattle University for letting us be a part of such an incredible experience.
A Power Problem with a Human Cost
Liberty Children’s Home has long served as a sanctuary for children in need, offering safety, education, and stability. But like many facilities in Belize, it has faced serious challenges with energy access—particularly during the country’s storm season, when power outages can be frequent and prolonged. With monthly electricity bills often exceeding BZD $3,000, and the ever-present risk of blackouts during tropical storms, the orphanage was in urgent need of a sustainable and reliable solution.
Our Solution: LED, Solar Power, & Backup Resilience
Stepping in to meet this challenge, Lights Inc partnered with the Liberty team to deliver a custom-designed energy system that would offer both environmental sustainability and practical peace of mind:
- LED Lighting installed in classrooms and across the exterior of the campus, improving visibility, safety, and reducing overall energy consumption.
- Solar Photovoltaic Panels added to capture Belize’s abundant sunlight, powering the orphanage during the day and drastically cutting energy costs.
- Backup Generator integrated to kick in during extended periods of cloud cover or severe weather, ensuring uninterrupted power through the toughest storm events.
Together, this hybrid system provides efficient, reliable electricity for lighting, refrigeration, water pumps, communication systems, and more—reducing energy consumption by 46%.
Why It Matters
The impact of this project goes far beyond utility bills. For the children and caregivers at Liberty, stable power means:
- Safety during storms
- Warm meals every day
- Continued learning after dark
- Less financial pressure on a nonprofit that already operates with limited resources