tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618154413431937186.post6090700475232030400..comments2023-04-13T11:38:19.279+01:00Comments on Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy Blog: Zara Solar wins Lighting Rural Tanzania competitionMike Peplerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14243842323024552383noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618154413431937186.post-11052251450614480442010-04-14T15:25:23.029+01:002010-04-14T15:25:23.029+01:00Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you found th...Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you found this post interesting. It is indeed inspiring to see these projects expand and increase their impact. Zara Solar have, in fact received several awards since 2007, a hallmark that they are continuing to develop and have a great impact. <br /><br />Indeed being capable of discerning quality solar pv equipment from 'fakes' is an important step in establishing the credibility and reliability of solar energy in rural communities. <br /><br />I also like the fact that Zara are keen to develop better demand, because often this can create vicious cycles. If suppliers do not supply to rural areas for the lack of consistent demand this can result in those communities having little awareness of the potential of solar technology.<br /><br />CarlaAshden Awardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704795624664646604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618154413431937186.post-38825604551978012402010-04-14T13:35:34.464+01:002010-04-14T13:35:34.464+01:00It's great to see such a life-impacting projec...It's great to see such a life-impacting project get rolled out. I also like also like that the project consisted of using both solar and LED technology.<br /><br />The Ashden case study also stated that Zara also worked with the community of Tanzania to help them to identify 'fake' equipment that is sold by some smaller shops.<br /><br />They wanted to ensure that the community of Tanzania benefited from quality PVs that would make a lasting impact on the students in Tanzania.La Lytlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779972598031080287noreply@blogger.com