Ilumexico

Ilumexico is a response to the lack of electricity services in extremely poor communities in Mexico. Ilumexico uses and promotes a solar powered led lighting system and offers a social program teaching people to understand the importance of using clean technologies in their communities and the impact on the reduction of CO² emissions.

Ilumexico is based on the assumption that light is a key element to development. Lighting conditions have a positive effect on health, education and socializing, amongst other activities. Replacing harmful lighting sources has a positive environmental impact and supports the local industries in rural areas. The main pillars of Ilumexico are renewable domestic technology, social responsibility, efforts to slow down climate change and productive projects strengthening local economies. The young people of Ilumexico design and install solar energy technology based on clean and safe energy and specifically made for rural communities. They provide workshops and courses that explain the use of light as a platform for development. Beside generating savings, Ilumexico also promotes the creation of micro-entrepreneurs and productive projects in rural communities.