Today I caught up with my friend Michael O’Connell who is currently in East Timor teaching locals how to build and maintain solar power systems.

 

Mick with some of the locals!

This is a fascinating interview about the current state of play of off-grid solar in one of our closest neighbours.

Mick’s students learning their trade.

 

Adding the solar controller to the main board of an installation

Please take the time to listen if you are interested in renewable energy, and to reflect a little on how we take electricity for granted here in Australia.Don’t forget that you are able to donate money to help progress this great work over on the Alternative Technology Association website [www.ata.org.au] where $250 can buy lights and charging facilities for a single home. Donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia.Think of it as a Christmas present for a friend that you haven’t met yet!

 

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Until next time, stay green and keep keen!