Lighting Up the Darkness – Solar Village Project

1.3 billion people live without the benefit of electricity. 

The Solar Village Project is a non-profit organization. They are actively assisting African families improve their lives through access, acquisition, maintenance and knowledge of solar power systems in homes with no other other power source. In today’s world, electricity is an essential resource, similar in importance to water, food, and shelter. Without it, people are marginalized. With it, people are empowered through light and access to information via their cell phones.

In August of 2014 The Solar Village Project implemented their first full scale village project, distributing 75 solar home lighting systems. Their project implementation model is highly effective. By giving each home an individual solar power system they empower them to take ownership and responsibility for their own energy access. The units they provide are capable of providing power for many years.

Without access to electricity kerosene is used for home lighting. A dangerous, unhealthy, ineffective and costly alternative to solar power. Their team of volunteers make sure that any problems with the solar home power systems are quickly fixed. This keeps the lights running in the villages and slowly but surely helps to cultivate a lifestyle where access to electricity is the norm.

$50 covers the cost of a complete solar home lighting system capable bringing ample light and power into a village home.

•  5 Powerful solar lights
•  1 Solar powered cell phone charger
•  1 Solar powered radio
•  1 5 Meter Light and Solar Panel Cable Connector
•  2 -Year full parts and service warranty.

The light on the left is the primary unit. Every home receives one of these.  It comes with a 3 watt solar panel, a powerful 2 watt LED light, a phone charger, FM radio and mp3 player.  It can provide up to 8 hours of clean bright light per day.

The light on the right is the supplementary light. Each home receives 4 of these lights.  It comes with a bright 1.5 Watt LED and a built in solar panel on top of the unit. It can provide up to 6 hours of light per day.