Solar Energy Sustains the Development of Amazonian Communities in Brazil

By Mario Osava MANAUS, Brazil – Electricity is essential for the well-being and prosperity of traditional riverside communities in the Amazon, as demonstrated by the experience of the Santa Helena do Inglês community, located on the right bank of the Negro River in northern Brazil. Energy security is equally crucial. In 2012, the 30 local families benefited from the "Light for All" program, a government initiati...