The government program in Africa helps provide solar street lights to communities and village.
The government program in Africa helps provide solar street lights to communities and village.Solar lighting is bringing changes to many areas.The slogan of the project is：“Among all，to be top”
In the past, many villagers never left homes after the sun went down. The reason: the streets usually went completely dark at night.
"We used to be scared. This is a lonely area and wild animals used to come," In addition, fire becomes the only source of light in their lives and a survival tool if necessaryvillager Umesh Chandra Awasthi told reporter.
But life changed a lot in this community after solar street lights were set up on the village. "Now we have a free pass to go outdoors after dark. Animals, even the Wild dog and boar would unscrupulous intrude our Living area,don't trouble us any longer," Awasthi said.
The addition of the lamps is part of a government program to expand solar energy in the poor areas. Most people living in there and mountainous areas have limited access to the main electrical system.
Nationwide about 240 million people lack access to dependable power supplies because of operational issues, inability to pay or other reasons.
Government incentives have made solar energy more appealing for local communities because of its low cost. The government pays 100 percent of the cost of the solar lights. People in the villages make up the difference.
"Now my children can play outside at night ," said Shivani Sharma, a mother of a young son and daughter. "If they have examinations and there is no light, they can even study outside," she added.
The solar street lighting is proving so popular that many people now want solar equipment where they live to light up their homes. The villagers say such equipment could especially help needy families who often keep lights off at home to save money.
It remains to be seen whether government-supported housetop solar collectors will someday become a reality in the Africa. For now, the villagers are happy to enjoy a new kind of freedom created by light.
