AUDIO: solar powered help for cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu
AUDIO: A solar powered recovery 31 March, 2015 ABC Radio New England North West
By Tawar Razaghi An Armidale-led campaign to solar power the Cyclone Pam recovery When Cyclone Pam tore through the south pacific island of Vanuatu almost two weeks ago, the wild weather left most of the country without access to clean water, food and electricity.
It captured the attention of Armidale resident and solar businessman Rob Taber. He’s since begun collecting second hand solar panels to donate to Vanuatu in the hope of restoring basic power to the island.
Mr Taber proposed the idea at Australia’s Solar Energy Industries Association state conference and says he received overwhelming support from members and it’s now a national campaign.
“I put to the conference that maybe we have solar panels in warehouses, even second hand panels that are tested, that are quite okay, that we could send to Vanuatu,” Rob Taber said……..
If you would like to help, you can contact the Solar Energy Industries Association or by email at admin@seia.com.au
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