The families in our partnership region in Cameroon are very poor. The monthly costs for their kerosene or petroleum can sum up to 5 Euro which is often more than the villagers can afford. Not only that it´s expensive: its the major cause for eye and respiratory system diseases. The open light sources are equalli frequent causes for forest fires which endanger the ecosystem on the whole.

• Since the villages have no access to the electricity grid, the installation of solar home systems is the more economic and effective way to produce electricity
• The insolation in Cameroon is six times higher as in Europe and thus a solar module is capable to meet the needs of a
• The poor villagers can stay independent form official electricity or kerosene providers
• Because of the high insolation rate, ist possible to use other electric devices beside the illumination
• The villagers for their part pay each month 2 Euro for the community fund wich will cover maintenance fees
• Adults may use the evening hours for productive work to increase their income
• The children can learn even after the dark (6 pm) which enhances their chances in the future
• One solar module has an approximate lifespan of 30 years ? enough time to ensure the economic vitality for a whole generation through ecological approach!