Solar Power comes to the third world!

Solar Power comes to the third world!

It is hard for many people to believe but except for isolated areas where expensive diesel generators are used much of the world has no internet access and is pitch black when the sun sets. Things we take for granted just do not exist. For centuries this has not been a major problem but we are now seeing many of these people suffering from drought, overpopulation and intense civil wars and persecution. They are being driven to immigrate towards Western Europe or North America. More exposure to Western ideas and culture could initially intensify their desire to emigrate but long term, better education and awareness will help them learn to cope with their problems and adjust to living in the modern world. A new system is now being introduced which takes advantage of the low cost of Solar Panels, batteries and computers to provide charging stations which allow natives in remote areas to have access to power which will light their homes, charge their cell phones and computers.

The upfront equipment is leased or financed for a village cooperative or individuals to operate who pay back the financing through small fees charged for the use of the charging station. The financing of these systems depends on the huge number of systems that will eventually be operated. Many companies focus on large immediate returns but in this case the returns will be smaller but as the system becomes widely adopted the returns can be quite reasonable. The website www.gorillahabitat.com has been established as a vehicle to connect funding sources, equipment suppliers and interested village cooperatives to begin driving the process forward. Log on to the web site and join in dialogue.

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