Solar Energy Training in Senegal

Philippe Ahodekon (in red) presents a solar panel. The scouts listen to the explanations how solar energy works.
Thiès is a city in Senegal, 70 km from Dakar. Thiès is known for peanut trade and tourism. For two days scouts from Dakar participate in a solar energy training. During these days they discover that the renewable energy sources, particularly solar energy, can change their life in a positive way. They learn how to get current with solar panels to light up a house.
The training is organized by Greenpeace Senegal and the Youth Support Service of Greenpeace Switzerland.

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Solar training à Thiès Sénégal

Thiès, 30. octobre 2012: Thiès est située à 70 km de Dakar. C’est un grand centre de commerce (arachide) et de tourisme. Des scouts de Dakar qui étaient en camp à Thiès pour deux jours pendant lesquels, les participants ont eu découvrir que les énergies renouvelables peuvent changer positivement leur vie, surtout le solaire. © Greenpeace / Philippe Ahodekon

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Unique identifier: GP04OPX

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Shoot date: 30/10/2012

Locations: Africa, Senegal, Thiès

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Philippe Ahodekon

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Solar Energy Training in Thies, Senegal

Thiès is a city in Senegal, 70 km from Dakar. Thiès is known for peanut trade and tourism. For two days scouts from Dakar participate in a solar energy training. During these days they discover that the renewable energy sources, particularly solar energy, can change their life in a positiv way. They learn how to get current with solar panels to light up a house.
The training is organized by Greenpeace Senegal and the Youth Support Service of Greenpeace Switzerland.

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