July 14, 2010
 The first two of five Engineer Without Border-MIT team members arrives to upgrade the solar capability at Engeye Clinic. The remaining team members will arrive on August 1.
EWB-MIT team will be installing a new PV solar system that will increase the electrical capacity at EHC by at least 10-fold. EWB-MIT is supplying deep cycle lead acid batteries and logged data from the system will allow EWB-MIT to relay suggestions and warnings to Engeye in the event that usage patterns are damaging the batteries and shortening their lifetimes. One of the most common causes of solar panel failure in the developing world is improper use and lack of knowledge concerning maintenance. EWB-MIT is circumventing this dilemma by implementing a system where logged data will be streamlined from Uganda to MIT, allowing them to monitor all aspects of the solar panel use. With the advanced electricity provided by the PV system, Engeye will be able to further its mission. We anticipate the increase in electricity to help establish vaccine refrigeration, laboratory diagnostic equipment, clinic lighting, clinic computer use, and mobile phone charging for villagers.
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