A 1500-Watt photovoltaic (solar) system was installed at the fruit cheese factory in the Amerindian Village of Orealla, which is some 67 kilometers up the Corentyne River in the Berbice region of Guyana. The system, which was installed in February 2009, will power the lighting and all the electrical...
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Photovoltaic System Powers Hinterland Fruit-Cheese Factory
Four Hinterland Villages Get Solar Electricity
During the first half of 2008, homes in the hinterland villages of Capoey, Muritaro, Kurukubaru and Yarakita were provided with electricity from Solar Home Systems. A 125-watt solar electricity (photovoltaic) system was installed in each home to provide lighting, and power to play a radio or CD player for information...