Community Projects

Project Empower envisions creating a transformative model that empowers communities across the Hawaiian Islands to emerge stronger, more vibrant, and highly resilient in the aftermath of natural disasters. Central to our mission is the establishment of a workforce program, equipping communities with the skills and knowledge to actively participate in the rebuilding process, fostering self-sufficiency and resilience. Stay connected with us for regular updates on ongoing projects, inspiring stories of resilience, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact by joining our cause. Together, we can build a brighter future for Hawaii.

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We delivered the first Tesla Megapack in Idaho to the Nez Perce Tribe. This project will deliver energy autonomy and true sustainable operations at the Lapwai Wastewater Treatment Plant and has been supported almost entirely with a tribal workforce and training program authored by our project lead, Tuck Miller, during the pandemic.

The development of local Tribal workforce has been a key component of the projects. Solar and storage jobs provide excellent wages and have a strong future. The ability to keep full time, high paying jobs in the local community is critical to self determination.

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In 2010 and 2011, we took the initiative to design and install off-grid solar PV systems for Habitat for Humanity homes on the beautiful island of Molokai. This project not only provided sustainable energy solutions but also played a significant role in improving the lives of families in need, showcasing RevoluSun + Project Empower’s commitment to both renewable energy and community empowerment.

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Thousands of people were poisoned by the US Navy’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, yet over 100 million gallons of fuel remain in the tanks— every day threatening the safety of Oʻahu’s drinking water supply and life as we know it.

In the weeks following the leak, the people of Oʻahu came together demanding justice and seeking answers as their anger and fear grew. Calls to shut down the Red Hill facility were echoing from almost every level of decision maker, culminating in an emergency order from the Governor, directing the Navy to defuel the tanks.

Pressure mounted as the people’s demands reached President Biden, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of the Navy, while the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi took to the courts to ensure the emergency order was upheld. Finally, over a month after fuel contaminated the drinking water, the Navy agreed to follow the emergency order and defuel the tanks. But it isn’t over yet.
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Through Project Empower, RevoluSun's team members raised $1,500 to acquire a WE CARE Solar Suitcase for the Aloha Medical Mission. This nonprofit organization sends teams of medical professionals to provide healthcare in underserved regions across the Asia-Pacific.

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This innovative composting technology is one of the first in-vessel solutions in Hawai‘i permitted for food waste. It will improve diversion rates, create healthier soils, accelerate local food production, and expand collaborative efforts that push our islands toward more circular solutions.

RevoluSun donated and installed a Tesla Powerwall and solar system, which powers the machine, the office, and the education center.

The compost machine, housed at Full Circle Solutions Hawai’i in Waimānalo, can process a mixture of approximately 400-700 pounds of food scraps, and 300-600 pounds of mulch and green waste per day (over 180 tonnes per year in total). 1,000 daily pounds of organics loaded becomes 500 lbs (or ~1⁄2 cubic yard) of compost harvested daily, creating a steady and high volume of quality, local product. The soil will be available for purchase through the Full Circle Solutions Hawai‘i website.

We partnered with Kupu and Pacific Current on the completion of their PV system at their beautiful Kewalo Basin facility.

Kupu, Hawaii’s leading environmental education nonprofit, opened Ho‘okupu Center in 2019. Designed to offer job training and community building for local youth, the facility is a model of sustainability with a net-zero energy-rated photovoltaic system, Hawai‘i’s first EverCharge Hawai‘i EV charging stations, and natural lighting systems.

Pacific Current owns and operates the 95-kW rooftop solar system at Ho‘okupu Center, which was built and installed in partnership with RevoluSun. Ho‘okupu Center also serves as the pilot location for Pacific Current’s joint venture with EverCharge, bringing the latest in EV charging technology to Hawai‘i.

Our team installed solar panels on a shipping container. The shipping container is being up-cycled into a mobile science lab, empowering and educating our Keiki with PULS: Pop Up Labs for S.T.E.A.M. 🔬 🌎 .

Mission: Use the S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts+design, mathematics) approach to address global issues that have local relevance to help youth discover their potential in these disciplines while inspiring commitment to protect our Earth.

About Pop-Up Labs for S.T.E.A.M. (PULS): In the 2019-2020 academic year, PULS will journey across O’ahu and is scheduled to visit six schools and YMCA branches on O’ahu.

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Revolusun supports the Kokua Hawaii Foundation, founded by Jack Johnson, the festival's co-founder and headlining musician. This foundation focuses on environmental education in Hawaii, aligning perfectly with Revolusun's mission.here. Photo above is one of our volunteer days at the Kokua Learning Farm.

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Annually Revolusun sponsors a Beach Clean Up with Oahu’s Surfrider Foundation. Our members, along with Surfirder and other sponsors, clean up the beaches. We are involved because it makes a positive impact in our local community by:

• Providing Surfrider with valuable data, used to pass plastic reduction laws and policies

• Preserving our beautiful public spaces for everyone to enjoy

• Setting an example for others and raising awareness for an important issue

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RevoluSun’s free school presentation and solar curriculum can be customized to any grade level. Students learn about the sun, where electricity comes from, how to differentiate between renewable and non-renewable forms of energy, and how much energy one solar panel can produce in addition to other engaging and educational activities related to solar power..

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Eleven-year-old Skylar from Makiki, who has been diagnosed with lupus, was granted a wish by the Make-A-Wish foundation and community partnership with RevoluSun. Skylar’s wish to create a fashionable, sun-safe hat came true and her fellow students at Maryknoll School received a hat from Skylar’s line, HiSky.

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Revolusun's solar installations powered stages and event infrastructure while doubling as educational exhibits. Festival goers had the opportunity to learn about solar technology's environmental benefits and its role in reducing the festival's carbon footprint. This collaboration not only powered the festival but also raised awareness about clean energy solutions.

Revolusun's involvement at the Kokua Festival set an example for sustainability in the entertainment industry, inspiring others to follow suit. This partnership demonstrated the harmonious blend of music, community, and solar power, leaving a positive mark on both the festival and the environment.

The Genki Ala Wai Project is a non-profit project under the Hawaii Exemplary State Foundation. Using bioremediation technology we aim to make the Ala Wai Canal fishable and swimmable within seven years. A systemic approach will be used to address flood mitigation in the watershed. Our goal is to empower all stakeholders in the ahupua`a to be involved – students, teachers, and the community working together to restore the Ala Wai ecosystem.

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Revolusun, a dedicated advocate for sustainable living, extends its commitment to communities by actively participating in the "Adopt a School" program. Through this initiative, Revolusun not only beautifies school campuses but also lends a helping hand in fixing essential infrastructure. This partnership between Revolusun and local schools fosters a sense of pride and provides students with a more conducive learning environment, setting the stage for brighter futures.

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We participate in the annual Kailua 4th of July parade alongside the spirited Kalaheo High cheerleaders! Not only do we proudly sponsor, but we also march with these talented cheerleaders, spreading energy, sunglasses, and a whole lot of Independence Day fun.

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Our elves get up early every year to volunteer for the annual KHON Laulima giving Telethon. The telethon raises over $50,000 to help local families throughout the year. The donors are so generous and the Laulima Giving Program does great work!

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Every year we have a blast waking up before dawn for the annual Kaiwi Coast Run. We hand out water to hydrate all the 2500+ participants as they run by our tent. This work supports a great organziation, the Hui Nalu Canoe club.

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Go Team Waffles!! Founded in 2018 by a handful of motivated students and a willing teacher who shared a common mission: to provide a better future for the student and community, we are now a locally & nationally recognized program that actively extends our reach into the local, national, and worldwide STEM communities.

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There is a place in the Great Aloha Run for everyone who wants to participate, with divisions for every age group, elite athletes, wheelchair and hand-cycle competitors, military, and those who want to walk the course with friends. It is this inclusive philosophy that reflects the Hawaiian name for this race, “Ke kukini me ke aloha pau‘ole”—the race with compassionate love.

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Revolusun proudly joins forces with Susan G. Komen's "Race for the Cure" as a dedicated sponsor. Committed to making a difference in the fight against breast cancer, Revolusun's support fuels this inspirational event. Together, we stride towards a future where breast cancer is a thing of the past, driven by the power of community, awareness, and innovation.

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We were honored to be a sponsor of the Hawaii State Science Fair - 'Aha Punana Leo. Nurturing the spirit of scientific inquiry and the revitalization of the Hawaiian language. Together, we're lighting the path to innovation, education, and cultural preservation in the heart of Hawaii.

PALOMA
Age: 9
Wish: I wish to have a room redo!
Medical condition: respiratory failure
Home: Honolulu

MEET PALOMA

Paloma is a 9-year-old girl who loves being the center of attention. She has a sweet personality and a fighting spirit! After Paloma was born, she spent more than one year in the NICU. By the time Paloma was 3 years old, she had 21 surgeries—including receiving a tracheostomy, getting a gastrostomy tube

for her feedings, and having her left leg amputated due to an infection. She recently had hip surgery and is slowly recovering.

To keep Paloma’s room re-do clean & cool, Project Empower by Revolusun donated and installed an HVAC system.

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