Mobile Shipping Containers Labs By Cercle Social
About Cercle Social Type of entity: Non-Profit Established in: 2010 Focus: Education for girls, orphans and the underprivileged youth Geographical target: Benin, West Africa Leading projects: Scholarships, Computer labs, Nutrition in school
Background work Computer Lab Operating since 2012 778 students trained 1288 hours of training offered 65% students improved grades
About the project Our plan is to transform used shipping containers into classrooms and install more energy efficient computers to save energy. The mobile computer lab uses solar panels to make it energy independent. We will use 40 feet long container to build a portable classroom that can fit up to 21 students at a time. The school can be moved by truck so that students in other remote areas with little or no access to electricity can benefit from the curriculum and internet connectivity.
Our Goals Energy Mobility Affordability Scalability Efficiency
Illustrations
The Container 40 feet long container The room seats 21 students Solar Panels are mounted on roof 08 hours of electrical power per day The container is elevated by a concrete foundation Stairs are added for access to the door
Why a container ? ● We do not depend on schools to provide a classroom. We use less money than renovating a classroom. ● The container has a durable steel construction. ● ● We own the classroom (Cercle Social asset). ● We can move the classroom anywhere at anytime. We do not pay electrical bills using solar energy. ●
Raspberry Pi Microcomputer Linux or Windows 10 IoT Core Quad-core processor 1GB RAM memory Size: 3.35″ × 2.2″ × 0.8″1 Weight: 42 g 4 x USB ports Costs $35.00 USD
Why the Raspberry Pi ? ● It saves energy. It is cheap. ● ● It is small and saves space. It has a low maintenance cost. ● ● It is a great tool learning computing for beginners.
Successful project by Samsung Solar Panels In 2012, Samsung has launched the Solar Powered The panels provide 8 hours of free electrical energy per Internet School in South Africa rural areas. day.
Equipment: $12,687 Construction: $8,800 Financials Operating Cost (18 months): $7,740 Total: $29,227
Givology Partners Global Archiconsult Individual contributors
Exterior view
Interior view
Side with recycled water tank
Contact Cercle Social USA info@cerclesocial.org pi.cerclesocial.org
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