Carl: January 2010 Archives

With the Solar Roller at the ready I hit the road for a meeting and installation at Mbakolo Friends Secondary School in North Bongoma.

Arriving early I meet the Teaching Board and begin the introductory process. It is a huge success. Training begins immediately for staff on how to maintain the equipment in order to increase the installation's longevity.

The Solar Rolar entering Mbakolo Friends Secondary School.

Upon installation I find myself chatting with Physics Teacher, Mr Charles Wekesa. He says he will use the solar installation as a teaching aid, 'It is great to not only teach the theory about a technology but also to show it in action'.

Charles is ambitious and highlights the importance of solar power to Kenya as a whole:

'You cannot imagine what an impact solar will have on the wider community here. Students will tell their parents about it. Parents will come and see the benefits of it. There will soon be people wanting to start a solar business. If SolarAid could assist these people with technical and business training that would be great'.

Physics teacher Mr. Charles Wekesa sitting with a solar battery ready for installation.

With so many Board members and teachers present it is an excellent sign that they are really committed. The trip has been a total success.

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