Solar power lights up Bangladesh Much of Bangladesh’s rural population lived without elect
Solar power lights up BangladeshMuch of Bangladesh’s rural population lived without electricity until low power solar systems transformed their lives.“DHAKA, BANGLADESH - The sun never shone brighter on rural Bangladesh with low power solar systems transforming the lives of tens of millions of marginalised rural people who are unconnected to the national grid.Nizamuddin Sheikh, 52, who runs a small eatery in Foilerhat market in Bagerhat district, thinks that the Bangladeshi Taka 1,900 (US $24) he paid for a 20 watt solar set, that includes solar panels, battery, regulator and a set of compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and LED lights, is the best investment he ever made.”Before I bought the set from GS (Grameen Shakthi, a sister concern of Grameen Bank) my restaurant was kept open only during the daytime, but now I have extended my business well into the evenings,“ Nizamuddin said. "My income has doubled.”…“ -- source link
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