OUTBACK COMMUNITY POWERED BY THE SUN

摘要

The Kandiwal Community is home to about 40 people, half of which are children. The Kandiwal elders working with the Mitchell Plateau Association charity commissioned the project for the future development of the community. The solar power system will power the whole community, as well as a newly planned school. Theschool is an important pillar of the development strategy, and will provide education for the children, as well as vocational training so the young people and adults can be employed in local tourism services. Before the installation of the new leading edge solar power system, the community was dependent on a diesel generator to supplement the existing solar array. Diesel generators funded by the government are expensive to run, have a high-fuel use, require frequent maintenance, and pollute the environment.