The usage of solar energy is vital in taming climate change and its devastating effects. file photo | nmg
A Finnish renewable energy company Solar
Fire Concentration is testing a new solar technology in western Kenya
targeting small enterprises.
Through its GoSol.org
project, the company has initiated and supported the building of two
solar concentrators in the region, reportedly with positive impact on
businesses, especially in peanut and bakery businesses.
GoSol.org
chief executive Eva Wissenz on Thursday said the results of the pilot
project have been successful and would be vital in taming climate change
and its devastating effects.
“A workshop in Siaya has
been producing organic peanut butter with the concentrators. They have
reported reduced charcoal costs by 100 per cent during sunny season,”
said Ms Wissenz.
“Also the negative side effects of
charcoal use have been removed; the peanut butter tastes better and the
workers are no longer exposed to toxic fumes.”
The
second pilot unit, Koptigei Bakery in Tinderet, has recorded similar
success, reducing operating costs and making huge savings in monthly
electricity costs.
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