Diesel power remains important in West Makira

Diesel power remains important in West Makira

With the introduction of solar energy in villages, schools and clinics in West Makira, Makira Ulawa province, diesel power still remains very important here.People spoken to in interviews said most homes, schools and clinics now have solar power to provide them light at night. Before the introduction of solar energy in villages in Solomon Islands, people used kerosene lamps as lights at night. Some villagers lamented” the years of kerosene lamps…