The IEEE team surveying Kampung Salek to discuss the possible configurations of alternative lighting system deployment.

 

KUCHING: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Sarawak Subsection and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus IEEE Student Branch recently organised a visit to Kampung Salak as part of the IEEE Humanitarian Project.

According to a press release, the project, also known as the Alternative Lighting Project (ALP), was divided into two phases: under Phase 1, the team conducted a feasibility study on the needs of the local community as well as surveyed different areas in the village.

For Phase 2, which is expected to be completed next month, there will be a site preparation and installation of an alternative lighting system for the village where villagers will learn to install and use the system.

“The IEEE team has decided to install up to 50 units of solar powered passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor wall lights and solar powered street lights in the village, especially at town hall, boat jetty, school, and well areas,” it added.

Alternative lighting provides a number of benefits such as reduction in crime, amenity, streetscape enchancement, and convenience during night time emergency.

The system is powered entirely by solar energy and is the most cost-effective way to provide lighting solution to the local villages.

This project provides a suite of resources that inspire and enable IEEE volunteers to carry out impactful humanitarian activities for the local communities in Sarawak.