SonaLight
A project from Enactus Karlsruhe e.V. in Lumding, India
An initiative of Enactus Karlsruhe that aims to provide people in rural regions of India and Sierra Leone, that lack access to electricity supply, with a sustainable and health-friendly alternative to diesel generators and paraffin lamps.
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About this project
Julia Rais from Enactus Karlsruhe e.V. is responsible for this project
Background
We at SonaLight have set ourselves the goal of providing people in rural regions of India and Sierra Leone with a sustainable, affordable and health-friendly alternative to diesel generators and paraffin lamps through the provision of solar energy.
Since its foundation in 2016, SonaLight, a project of Enactus Karlsruhe e.V., has been working to build a network with partners to realise the establishment of so-called "solar kiosks".
Our first solar kiosk in India has been in service since December 2022. We are currently working with our partner Forikolo e.V. to set up a second solar kiosk in Sierra Leone.
We at SonaLight have set ourselves the goal of providing people in rural regions of India and Sierra Leone with a sustainable, affordable and health-friendly alternative to diesel generators and paraffin lamps through the provision of solar energy.
Since its foundation in 2016, SonaLight, a project of Enactus Karlsruhe e.V., has been working to build a network with partners to realise the establishment of so-called "solar kiosks".
Our first solar kiosk in India has been in service since December 2022. We are currently working with our partner Forikolo e.V. to set up a second solar kiosk in Sierra Leone.
The Problem
Our project idea has its roots in India. While the country's economic success over the last 30 years has made it the most developing nation in the world, not all people benefit from the progress. The majority of the population lives in villages, where around 200 million people have no access to a stable electricity supply. For everyday life, this means no reliable refrigeration for food and medicines, no light for household activities or schoolwork and no charging possibility for mobile phones, laptops etc. In order to nevertheless be able to do the most necessary things, paraffin lamps and diesel generators are used due to a lack of alternatives. However, these pose safety risks and are a threat to human health and the environment.
Our Solution
The precarious power supply is not unique to rural areas in India, but can be seen in various countries around the world. We want to address this problem.
Together with our Indian partner Oozaru, we have already built the first solar kiosk. The building, which is equipped with a solar system, is located in the village of Photo Pathar in north-eastern India. The villagers can charge technical devices and get rechargeable LED-lamps for a small fee. The price paid at the solarkiosk does not exceed the costs for paraffin and diesel. The kiosk is run on site by a local employee, which provides a job in the region.
In addition, the solar kiosk forms a social meeting point in the village. In the future, the aspect of education and raising awareness for sustainable energy will also be taken up through a cooperation with the local college.
Our long-term goal is to realise more solar kiosks and thus give more people access to a clean and affordable energy.
If you have any further questions, if you would like to join us or if you are interested in cooperating, we look forward to receiving an e-mail from you: julia.rais@karlsruhe.enactus.team
Our project idea has its roots in India. While the country's economic success over the last 30 years has made it the most developing nation in the world, not all people benefit from the progress. The majority of the population lives in villages, where around 200 million people have no access to a stable electricity supply. For everyday life, this means no reliable refrigeration for food and medicines, no light for household activities or schoolwork and no charging possibility for mobile phones, laptops etc. In order to nevertheless be able to do the most necessary things, paraffin lamps and diesel generators are used due to a lack of alternatives. However, these pose safety risks and are a threat to human health and the environment.
Our Solution
The precarious power supply is not unique to rural areas in India, but can be seen in various countries around the world. We want to address this problem.
Together with our Indian partner Oozaru, we have already built the first solar kiosk. The building, which is equipped with a solar system, is located in the village of Photo Pathar in north-eastern India. The villagers can charge technical devices and get rechargeable LED-lamps for a small fee. The price paid at the solarkiosk does not exceed the costs for paraffin and diesel. The kiosk is run on site by a local employee, which provides a job in the region.
In addition, the solar kiosk forms a social meeting point in the village. In the future, the aspect of education and raising awareness for sustainable energy will also be taken up through a cooperation with the local college.
Our long-term goal is to realise more solar kiosks and thus give more people access to a clean and affordable energy.
If you have any further questions, if you would like to join us or if you are interested in cooperating, we look forward to receiving an e-mail from you: julia.rais@karlsruhe.enactus.team
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