Solar Training Workshops in Chilimboyi

Solar trainees in Chilimboyi, Mumbwa. 7 August 2008

Last week the SolarAid team in Zambia spent several days in Chilimboyi, Mumbwa (about 150km west of the capital Lusaka) to conduct a series of solar training workshops.

This was a great success. Sessions included macro-solar system maintenance and management (for a recently installed solar system in the community centre); and micro-solar production. The group also participated in a fantastic (and highly interactive) session on how to improve a solar lantern prototype, to meet their specific needs. So, all very productive!

This is the first of many solar training workshops to be conducted by SolarAid in Zambia. We're very encouraged by the enthusiasm and flow of ideas from the group.

Janelle Tisserand
SolarAid Zambia/ MBAs Without Borders