Off-grid solar power generation will change the power situation in remote areas
In recent years, the benefits of electricity have spread to many people in Indonesia, with the electricity penetration rate rising from 85% to nearly 97% between 2005 and 2020. Still, with more than 500,000 people living in off-grid areas, off-grid solar power is reportedly bringing electricity to remote areas. I'm here.
Off-grid solar brings light, time and income to remotest villages | AP News
Tamar Anajawa, a woman weaving under the lights.
Of the benefits of electricity, 'I couldn't work at night until I had this light. There was no light, it was dark all around. I used oil lamps. I can,' he said.
Sumba Island where Anajawa lives.
Sumba is located in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
A photovoltaic mill shared by the village is used to grind corn.
On the other hand, the conventional method is to grind with two stones.
Imelda Pindi Mbitu said, ``The mill has made my job easier. Even if I started in the morning, it would take until the afternoon and I couldn't do anything else. I expressed my gratitude for
In Sumba, a grassroots organization called Sumba Sustainable Solutions is working with international donors to subsidize the cost of installing solar power systems for homes. More than 3,020 photovoltaic systems and 62 photovoltaic mills have been installed using this mechanism, which is equivalent to 3,000 households.
However, even this is not enough, Reku Pekambani says, 'If possible, we need more lighting. We still have many neighbors who need electricity from solar panels.' says.
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