Featured in Solar superhero – 06-2012

“Yes, we are jealous”

Eco lodges as models: Residents of the off-grid village Akwidaa in Ghana are impressed by the PV panels at the nearby eco lodges. Though they pin their hopes on getting “real” electricity from the grid, they are excited about the prospect of an NGO solar project.

The West Coast of Ghana is lined with miles of pristine beach. The areas surrounding Dixcove and Cape Three Point off the ‘Oil City’ of Takoradi are quite popular with tourists, a tempting getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is dotted with medieval castles and forts, beautiful forests, green turtles …

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