Ukhrul: SEAT, SELCO Foundation & SNL Energy Solutions install solar panel at 12 QCs
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, June 17 2020:
Socio-Economic Action Trust (SEAT), SELCO Foundation and SNL Energy Solutions, Yairipok successfully installed solar power system to altogether 12 Community Quarantine Centres at 10 villages and 2 PHCs - Talui PHC and Chingai PHC of Ukhrul district.
The installation of the 150-watt peak (Wp) photovoltaic solar home lighting systems which include efficient LED lights and charging port, was carried out by SNL Energy Solutions.
"We felt that the most feasible option would be solar energy lighting.
The villagers and both the PHCs have also expressed appreciation as they have had no alternative arrangement so far.
We thank SELCO Foundation for the timely intervention," said Yuireihor Khaleng, CEO - SEAT, an organisation working in 6 districts of Manipur in the field of livelihood and promotion of entrepreneurs.
In view of the inadequate infrastructure and other amenities in the district, the District Administration with civil organisations and respective MLAs had advised the Village Authorities to set up Community Quarantine Centres at a village level to effectively fight the pandemic.
One of the major challenges the villages were facing was getting a reliable power source for lighting.
Access to solar energy lighting has a significant positive impact on monitoring the quarantine centres managed and run by the village administration.
It also provides study opportunities especially for the students and encourages to fully make use of the time spent in quarantine.
Once the lockdown ease, the system will be managed and used by the Village Authority.
SELCO Foundation aims to develop innovative, sustainable � social, technical and financial models that impact climate change and poverty alleviation.
It is a collaborative striving to work on solutions, support agents and build sustainable ecosystems for clean energy access.