Our Projects & Impact

Our projects aren’t just about turbines - they’re about empowering people and transforming communities.

We're helping to bridge the energy gap with clean, renewable electricity—improving quality of life in remote areas that continue to be underserved by grid infrastructure.

Our Impact

  • Demand

    Communities we work with achieve 16.5% reduction in fossil fuel dependency on average.

  • Access

    Thanks to WindAid electricity, communities on average gain an extra three hours of light each day.

  • Efficiency

    On average communities with WindAid turbines save 40-50 Sol on energy costs per month.

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PROJECT SALPO

  • Landscape photograph of the mountainous landscape of Salpo, Peru

    Julio’s house as it appeared before the installation process started for his wind turbine, January 2025.

  • WindAid Participants working together with the Salpo community on the wind turbine installation

    Señor Abel, Co-founder and Workshop Director, works with Julio and his son to set up a gin pole, a critical tool for lifting heavy loads using a pulley system mounted on a pivoting mast, January 2025.

  • Wind turbine assembly

    Señor Abel, Co-founder and Workshop Director, and Julio work together to assemble two sections of his wind turbine tower, January 2025.

  • WindAid participant at the Salpo project site

    Madeline, WindAid engineering participant, delivering wind turbine tower components to the installation site, February 2025.

Salpo, Ushcos community:

Salpo is a picturesque district in La Libertad highlands region, located about three hours from the city of Trujillo. Surrounded by breathtaking green mountain landscapes, it is a place of deep cultural heritage—but also one that faces significant challenges. Its remote setting means limited access to reliable electricity and infrastructure, leaving many residents underserved.

Installation: 2025

Location: La Libertad in Northern Peru

Altitude: 3,000 meters 

Population Served: 6 inhabitants

Beneficiary Demographics: Male: 3 Female: 3, Age range: x-93 years

Economic Activity: Traditional mining and agriculture.

WindAid Team: 6 Participants

Turbines installed: 2

Budget:  6,000 USD

Ushcos is one of 47 communities in the region, home to just six families who previously had no access to electricity. In 2024, WindAid engaged with the community, and by early 2025, each household was equipped with a renewable energy system combining wind and solar power.

We chose to partner with this community because it presented a powerful opportunity for sustainable impact. We are helping to bridge the energy gap with clean, renewable electricity—improving quality of life today, while empowering Salpo to build a bright, resilient tomorrow.

 

PROJECT SAN PEDRO PARTE ALTA Y BAJA

  • WindAid participant at the Salpo project site

    A glimpse of the surrounding terrain as seen from San Pedro Parte Alta.

  • Celine and Emma, WindAid engineering participants, unbox the wind turbine blades for Jorge’s installation, May 2024.

  • Landscape photograph of the mountainous landscape of Salpo, Peru

    After installing the wind turbine, Jorge and his family pose with WindAid Cohort #155 to mark their achievement, May 2024.

  • Clemente and his family working together to construct the foundation of his wind turbine, August 2024.

San Pedro parte Alta y Baja:

Located about three hours from the city of Trujillo, the area is known for its stunning views and rural, traditional way of life.

Installation: 2024-2025

Location: District of Agallpampa, region of La Libertad.

Altitude: 2,800 meters

Population Served: 14 inhabitants

Demographics: Age range: 4-61

Economic Activity: Agriculture

WindAid Team: 47 Participants

Turbines installed: 4 (serving 4 households)

Budget:  12,000 USD

It comprises two regions, both of which share a strong sense of community that helps them make the most of limited resources. However, a significant proportion of households still lack access to electricity.

WindAid saw the potential to transform lives by bringing sustainable electricity to these rural communities—lighting homes and unlocking opportunities.


 

PROJECT NUEVO CALIFORNIA

  • WindAid participant at the Salpo project site

    A glimpse of surrounding terrain as seen from Nuevo California

  • Landscape photograph of the mountainous landscape of Salpo, Peru

    Alexander’s son lends a hand during the base installation at his house, May–June 2022.

  • Señor Abel, Co-founder and Workshop Director, and Catherine, WindAid engineering participant, work together to tighten the bolts on the wind turbine blade, May-June 2022.

  • WindAid Cohort #160 gathers at Aricely’s house to install her wind turbine, October 2023.

Nuevo California:

Nuevo California is a small rural community in the highlands. The surrounding mountains are crisscrossed with hundreds of narrow dirt tracks that serve as the primary transportation routes for remote communities. 

Installation: 2022-2024

Location: District of Agallpampa, region of Otuzco, La Libertad.

Altitude: 2,200 meters

Economic Activity: Agriculture, subsistence farming.

WindAid Team: 42 participants

Turbines installed: 8 (serving 7 households)

Budget:  24,000 USD

This place of tranquil beauty comes with a trade-off: its isolation presents a challenge—developing infrastructure across such dispersed communities is not feasible for the local government.

Recognizing this need, WindAid stepped in to help bridge the energy gap by offering a sustainable solution.



 

PROJECT PLAYA BLANCA

  • Life in Playa Blanca’s fishing community, where the sea provides the primary livelihood for families.

  • Landscape photograph of the mountainous landscape of Salpo, Peru

    Yasna, WindAid engineering particpant, working to set up powerlines that bring electricity to the community, September 2018.

  • The cohort works on installing a wind turbine, with curious children from the community looking on, September 2018.

  • WindAid participant at the Salpo project site

    Chong, WindAid engineering participant, carefully attaches the blade to the wind turbine’s generator, October 2018.

  • Windaid Cohort celebrating successful installation, January 2019.

Playa Blanca:

Playa Blanca is a coastal fishing community in Peru’s Sechura District, nestled in the Piura region at 2,200 meters above sea level—just a three-hour journey from the city of Trujillo. Known for its peaceful beaches, wide stretches of white sand, and calm, welcoming waters, Playa Blanca is a hidden gem on Peru’s northern coast.

Installation: 2014-2019

Location: Sechura District, Piura Region.

Altitude: 2,200 meters

Economic Activity: Fishing

WindAid Team: 331 participants

Turbines installed: 25 (serving 23 households & 2 community centers)

Budget:  $75,000

The community values and promotes sustainable tourism, encouraging visitors to protect the natural beauty of the area by minimizing waste and respecting the environment.

Playa Blanca represents one of WindAid’s most significant deployments, with sustained program engagement from 2014 to 2019. Over this period, WindAid engineered and installed 27 standalone wind turbine systems designed to supply renewable energy directly to individual residential units. These installations played a critical role in advancing localized energy independence and reducing reliance on non-renewable sources. The initiative contributed meaningfully to the community’s transition toward a more sustainable energy infrastructure. Detailed information about the project is available here and on our YouTube channel.

 

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