Bellarmine College Preparatory Students Installed Solar Panel in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Photo Credit: Walter C. Black, Sr. 

Students from Bellarmine installed a portable solar panel at one of the homes outside the city limits in the Town of Kentwood. Most of the homes in the Coleman community aren't energy efficient and doesn't have access to a generator in the event of a natural catastrophe. "The students put the solar panels together in the classroom to power homes in other countries," said Joe Williams.

The solar panels can power cell phones, three light bulbs and other small household electronic devices. The great thing about the solar panel box, it can be carried from room to room. Once the students finish installing the solar panel. Joe Williams gave Kim instructions on how to operate the panel box. "We can ship the solar panels ahead of time." said Joe.

Photo Credit: Walter C. Black, Sr.

These type of solar panels can be of good use to many families living in rural area giving them access to cell phone service and other small items that need to be charged. The Coleman family was very happy and pleased to received the solar panel. Bellarmine students were so happy to help someone in need. I thought it was a great I deal to introduce the solar panel to rural communities on the North End of Tangipahoa Parish.

According to Meteorologist Kait Parker the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be the most active since 2012. A total of fourteen named storms, eight hurricanes and three major hurricanes are forecast during the upcoming season. With the new solar panel installed, the Coleman family will have access to some generated electric power.