Our Work
The people that make up Asplund Earth Alliance have been developing and implementing carbon-negative projects for 15+ years including solar electric systems, improved cookstove projects, and biochar training. Together, we have completed more than 500 projects in Latin America, South Asia and the US. Below are some of our recent and upcoming projects.
We implement carbon-negative solutions.
Women-owned Hotel Goes Solar
Hotel Casita San Payo Restaurante & Cafetería in San Rafael del Norte, Nicaragua is a local icon that has been hosting groups of locals and travelers at its women-owned hotel for more than 20 years. In 2026, Asplund Earth Alliance is bringing a grid-tied solar system to the hotel to power its operations during the day to reduce the electric bill and power the hotel with clean energy. Cost savings will be used to improve the hotel's infrastructure and services. Corporate volunteers from IGS Energy will gain hands-on solar experience installing solar at the hotel while learning more about the history and culture of Nicaragua.
In March 2026, we worked with local partners to install a 2.7kW off-grid battery-based solar system to power a refrigerator for Joaquin & Zeneida who live in Matagalpa, Nicaragua in a small off-grid community. Their family-run community store is the first of its kind in their community and it is a game-changer that saves neighbors time from having to travel long distances for essential supplies. Solar also helps reduce kerosene usage, making lighting safer and brighter.
In April 2026, we brought a 4.6kW solar system to Himalchuli Nature Farmstay, a sustainable farm and eco-cultural tourism business located in the remote Madi Valley, in Nepal’s southern Chitwan district. The farm works daily to preserve indigenous knowledge, promote chemical-free farming, and create meaningful interactions between guests and the environment. We worked with local partners Bighnaharta Nepal and Ohm Energy to develop and install this project. The solar system power the farm's operations and support the eco-tourism business, offsetting carbon and ensuring reliable access to electricity.
In April, 2026, we worked with Bighnaharta Nepal to give a biochar training for 90 women farmers in Nepal, where they learned how to turn crop residue from their farms into biochar to promote sustainable agriculture. Turning crop residue into biochar prevents CO₂ emissions and locks carbon into biochar which helps enrich soil, displacing harmful fertilizers that damage soil and release nitrous oxide. Through this training, women farmers learned how to make biochar and the numerous benefits of making and using biochar on their farms.
Safe Drinking Water for San Isidro
Asplund Earth is working with Deusa Agroforestry Resource Center in Solukhumbu, Nepal to bring a 5.2 kW off-grid solar system to increase the production and sale of crops from local farmers, directly benefiting 500 households and indirectly benefiting 2,000 households in the surrounding area. Solar will support the general operations of the resource center in running the agricultural machines, grinding mill and cold storage. This resource center supports rural farmers and small businesses in the village. Support this project.
Solar-powered Drip Irrigation
Doña Xiomara and her family grow tomatoes and bell peppers on their 1.7 acre farm in Nicaragua which are sold in local markets in Managua and Jinotega. They rely on a gas generator to irrigate the farm since rain is unpredictable and scarce in the dry season. The generator is expensive and causes noise pollution. Asplund Earth Alliance is working with Xiomara to bring a solar-powered drip irrigation system to her farm, to reduce costs and emissions. Support this project.
Solar for Agroforesty Center
We are working to provide safe and reliable drinking water to 44 families in San Isidro, a rural mountainous community in Nicaragua. Solar pumps water to a storage tank, which distributes water to homes through gravity. Micro-meters measure water usage so the local water committee can sustain the project. This work is essential to address severe water access limitations caused by elevation differences, reduce health risks related to unsafe water sources, and ensure equitable access to potable water for the entire community. Support this project.
Solar Home Systems in Platanal
El Platanal is a rural agricultural community located in the mountainous region of Nicaragua composed of approx. 150 families. Homes are widely dispersed, often several kilometers apart, and access is limited to foot or horseback due to the terrain. Basic services are limited: healthcare is accessed in Boaco (25 km away), primary education is available locally, and secondary education is provided on weekends. Homes are not connected to the national electric grid. Installing 15 solar home systems can improve living conditions, reduce health risks from kerosene lighting, lower household energy costs, and enable activities after dark. Support this project.
Solar Microgrid in Dalit Basti, Nepal
Dalit Basti is an off-grid Dalit community in Humla, Nepal, comprising 62 households. Despite the caste system being outlawed in Nepal in 1963, caste discrimination persists, and Dalit communities, historically known as "the untouchables," still face routine abuse and prejudice. Dalit Basti is a highly vulnerable and marginalized community that has never had access to electricity, with no plans in place for future electrification. The community seeks to have lighting in their homes to improve visibility at night and to provide a safeguard against potential dangers. Installing a solar microgrid in Dalit Basti can significantly enhance local quality of life by providing reliable home lighting and providing a safer environment by powering safety lights at night. Support this project.
Mahakulung Basic Hospital in Nepal
Mahakulung Basic Hospital is a 15-bed public health facility operated by Mahakulung Rural Municipality in Bung, Solukhumbu, in Nepal's Koshi Province. The hospital is the primary healthcare facility for the residents of a remote, mountainous region serving approx. 11,966 patients , providing a broad range of services including emergency care, outpatient consultations, surgical procedures such as cesarean sections and appendectomies, laboratory and radiology services, dental care, maternal and child health, immunization, and pharmacy services. The hospital faces severely unreliable electricity and solar with battery backup will provide 24/7 energy access and backup for critical loads. Support this project.