Project Light for Life: Solar Energy in Nepal

In Nepal, over 80% of the population lack access to reliable electricity. For those lucky enough to have a grid connection, the average power outage is 9 hours each day; during the dry season this can reach over 20 hours. In addition, many traditional energy sources are highly destructive to the environment. Lack of access to electricity prevents access to high quality healthcare, education, water and other services that are fundamental to alleviation of poverty and an improved quality of life.

Such is the plight of 2.5 billion people around the world.

In partnership with non-profit organizations Sunfarmer and Photographers Without Borders, Light for Life: Solar Energy in Nepal is a mixed media documentary project directed by American documentary photographer Kristin Lau, that harnesses the power of visual communication through storytelling, photography and videography to raise awareness for solar energy solutions in Nepal. As the country rebuilds, solar energy, now more than ever, is a feasible and powerful solution to combat energy poverty.

Please support this project to help power Nepali communities with solar energy: www.nepalsolarlightforlife.com

sunfarmer.org
photographerswithoutborders.org
www.kristinlau.com

Original source: https://www.solrenen.com/2020/08/30/project-light-for-life-solar-energy-in-nepal/