Solar power in Somalia explained
Solar power in Somalia is, in 2012, being considered for development in the near future.[1] Two items that are being made available in seven other African countries in the "Light Years Ahead" program that are being considered are solar lanterns and solar street lights.[2] India has a very successful solar lamp program. A solar lamp costs about the same as a few months of kerosene for a kerosene lamp, and provides many years of light.[3] [4]
Most of the energy in Somalia is from charcoal and wood, and 90% of the country does not have access to electricity.[5]
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- http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2012/feb/22813/benefits_of_solar_energy_in_somalia.aspx Benefits of solar energy in Somalia
- http://www.irinnews.org/Report/95558/REFUGEES-Moving-out-of-the-shadows Moving out of the shadows
- http://hopebuilding.pbworks.com/w/page/19222783/Solar%20lamp%20replaces%20hazardous%20kerosene%20in%20Indian%20villages Solar lantern replaces hazardous kerosene lamp in Indian villages
- https://www.agreenorigin.com Solar Cell Maintenance
- http://www.albanyassociates.com/notebook/2010/10/seizing-power-somalia%E2%80%99s-alternative-energy-sector-holds-huge-potential/ Seizing Power – Somalia’s alternative energy sector holds huge potential..
