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A Serene Sanctuary: Alto Vista Chapel Now Shines with Solar Panels

(Oranjestad)—The Alto tage. Today, the chapel is of this project," said Mi-
Vista Chapel in Aruba not only a cherished land- chael Geerman. This new
has recently undergone a mark but also a beloved installation is a milestone
beautiful upgrade with the destination for countless for the chapel, located in a
installation of a solar panel tourists. Surrounded by the remote area where estab-
system with battery stor- serene beauty of cacti and lishing an electricity con-
age, allowing this famous breathtaking panoramic nection would be costly
chapel to shine at night in a views of the coastline, it of- and time-consuming. The
warm and welcoming light. fers a peaceful sanctuary solar panel installation with
for both locals and visitors. battery storage proved to
The renowned Alto Vista be the perfect solution to
Chapel was built in 1952, Michael Geerman, Project power the Alto Vista Cha-
but the location has a Leader for the St. Anna Par- pel.
much longer history: it was ish, under which the Alto
once the site of Aruba's Vista Chapel falls, recent- This small sanctuary is of-
first church. The chapel ly teamed up with Mister ten illuminated by a sea of Vista Chapel marks a sig- spiritual significance.
holds significant historical Green to implement the candles, contributing to the nificant step in the preser-
and cultural value for the addition of solar panels atmospheric ambiance. vation of this historic sanc- For more information and
island and is perched on to the chapel. "On behalf Thanks to the new lighting, tuary and enhances the visiting opportunities, you
a hilltop overlooking the of the Priest and the Par- visitors can now more eas- visitor experience. The cha- can contact the office
North Coast. The chapel ish, we are very pleased ily enjoy the chapel in the pel's light will now attract of the St. Anna Parish, to
is a tangible testament to with Mister Green/Power- evenings. The Alto Vista even more people and which the Alto Vista Cha-
Aruba's rich Catholic heri- House, and we are proud Chapel warmly invites ev- continue to be a symbol pel belongs, at +297 587
eryone, whether religious of Aruba's rich history and 1409.q
or not, to experience the
serene atmosphere and
attend the weekly services.

"It is an honor that the St.
Anna Parish has chosen
our company, and we look
back with great pleasure
on this unique project," said
Coen van Daal, founder of
Mister Green. The addition
of solar panels to the Alto