Harvesting solar energy in Uttarakhand. People would watch television for about a maximum of two hours so that they have just enough battery charge left to use lights at night. Bungh Bungh village in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
Harvesting solar energy in Uttarakhand. Individual families could not always afford to build independent houses. Sometimes they live together in slightly larger houses and thereby sharing ample number of lights and one television. Bungh Bungh village in P
Harvesting solar energy in Uttarakhand. Andoli village in Almora district has been electrified by the conventional grid. However, this family could not afford to pay for their connection. Hence, they decided to purchase a solar home lighting systems from
Harvesting solar energy in Uttarakhand. Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, 316 villages in 8 districts in Uttarakhand have been given solar street lighting systems. At night, these lights have helped keep wild animals like tigers away from
Harvesting solar energy in Uttarakhand. This mandir lies between two villages - Jhaksona and Bhetuli. There is absolutely no fear among the villagers that the panels or the unlocked batteries might get stolen as there is no one around. It has been about 6
Pindar Valley in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district where the 252 MW hydel project and a dam on the river Pindar falls in a sensitive seismic zone. dte 15 July 2011 - Pindar's last gush.
People of Chamoli district in protest against the 252-MW hydel project and a dam on the river Pindar in Uttarakhand's Chamoli District. dte 15 July 2011 - Pindar's last gush.
Women carry the water of the Pindar during a march in protest against the dam on the river Pindar in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. dte 15 July 2011 - Pindar's last gush.