Solar Power For the Roof of the World
Solar Power For the Roof of the World
A remote Nepali village at the foot of the Himalayas is the scene
of a remarkable pilot project in decentralized power generation.
Solar power modules, partially financed by international aid, are
supplying electricity to 150 houses in Pulimarang. By the precious
light of low-energy bulbs, women weave handbags, children study
for school and soccer fans cheer in front of TVs.
Text by Michaela Haas
A remote Nepali village at the foot of the Himalayas is the scene of a remarkable pilot project in decentralized power generation. Solar power modules partially financed by international aid are supplying electricity to 150 houses in Pulimarang. By the precious light of a low-energy bulb, women can now weave handbags, children learn for school--and soccer fans cheer on their favorite team on TV........
Read MoreA remote Nepali village at the foot of the Himalayas is the scene
of a remarkable pilot project in decentralized power generation.
Solar power modules, partially financed by international aid, are
supplying electricity to 150 houses in Pulimarang. By the precious
light of low-energy bulbs, women weave handbags, children study
for school and soccer fans cheer in front of TVs.
Text by Michaela Haas
A remote Nepali village at the foot of the Himalayas is the scene of a remarkable pilot project in decentralized power generation. Solar power modules partially financed by international aid are supplying electricity to 150 houses in Pulimarang. By the precious light of a low-energy bulb, women can now weave handbags, children learn for school--and soccer fans cheer on their favorite team on TV........
