Over the past year or so, a new range of low-cost, small, battery-charged devices – for lighting and mobile phone charging – has appeared on the market, including in Vanuatu. Commercial retail prices in Vanuatu are variously US$20-100, depending on product type.
These products are described as Pico-solar. They usually consist of a solar panel and a combination LED (Light Emitting Diode) light and in-built battery. These small systems are compact, robust, affordable, and are ideal for rural environments.
Leaflet for more information- Lighting-Vanuatu
Individuals and/or organizations interested in ‘Lighting Vanuatu’ and/or helping to spread it to other Pacific Island Countries are encouraged to contact David Stein, Team Leader of VANREPA/Green Power, by phone on 24610 or by email at solarsolutions@vanuatu.com.vu
