Showing posts with label solar energy in Fiji. Show all posts
Showing posts with label solar energy in Fiji. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Vorovoro and green power


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In the tribewanted website there is a new article about the beginning of green power in Vorovoro with solar panels and a wind turbine. This sounds a major step forward. Go to this link

Ecotricity energise tribe as power comes to Vorovoro
Posted : Mon Aug 06 03:18:54 UTC 2007

The power and the glory: a landmark day for Vorovoro
Tribe get green power solution on Vorovoro and enjoy a perfect day of weather. The ever changing island community will now be able to run its HQ from a couple of laptops in a thatched hut amongst the coconut palms, thanks to green electricity company Ecotricity.
My question: Was this a gift to tribewanted on Vorovoro? Or did someone have to pay for it? As far as I know solar energy is very expensive in Fiji to set up. So...