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Farm in Bahia becomes self-sufficient with solar energy
Solar energy works for rural countryside
In rural areas, many farms, cottages and small ranches are not connected to the electricity grid, making it absolutely necessary, if not vital for one to generate your own power. Even where there is availability with very limited access, the use of solar energy can represent a viable alternative with also the added benefit of generating significant energy cost reduction.
It was this decision the owner of a farm in the northern coastal district of Bahia took when he wished to operate his country property in an economically and sustainable way, with as little impact to the environment.
“Renewable Energy fit perfectly for us here, as it was a great inconvenience to be without basic eletricity and lights, when we needed to operate equipment to produce.” he said. “Also, the high costs I save with not having to use my noisy and polluting gasoline generator was another reason to believe in this alternative energy source,” he continues.
There are many possible ways to use or harness energy from the sun, but, in general, solar photovoltaic energy found in these panels are almost always used. These panels consist of cells in the form of plates that absorb energy from the sun, turning this energy into electricity. The devices used in such systems usually consist of photovoltaic panels, controllers, batteries and inverters.
The owner hired EcoPlanet Energy to install 2 solar photovoltaic panels on the the farm house roof.
Now the solar power generator produces up to 75 kWh of electricity per month – that provides all the lighting needs of the house, a small fridge, fan, TV, radio and Hi-Fi, computer and internet, mobile phone charger and small power tools.
The owner decided to have solar panels installed as part of its commitment to reducing his carbon footprint (carbon emissions), but found that in addition to making his farm energy self-sufficient, the solar system not only brought a sense of energy security, but also financial rewards with low energy costs, as well.
“I am more than satisfied, as I do not have to worry anymore about not having light at night. I already have plans to add another solar panel and battery in order to install a small water pump to irrigate my plantil“, he confirms.
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Balotelli invests in solar energy to help young people in Bahia, Brazil
Without seeking attention, the Italian striker creates social project that aims to offer a chance of a profession to young people from poor communities of Salvador and Itabuna in Brazil.
The fame and money not only brought to life the controversial Mario Balotelli. but now Investor Angel of a social project that takes care of underprivileged children in the outskirts of Salvador, the Italian striker is now an owner of a solar company in Bahia.
The project is based on an opportunity to teach disadvantaged teens in areas of poverty in the state capital of Bahia and Itabuna. They are sent to electrician courses and solar pane fitters training, after which they are then hired by the Super Mario project.
He wants the boys to learn. That’s why he invested in this solar energy company. We’re taking these young people who cannot find jobs and giving them the opportunity to learn a new profession – explained the project coordinator of the “Mata Escura Rumo Novo” project, sponsored by Balotelli.
Conversation with Márcio Balotelli of Italy during training in Salvador (Photo: Carlos Ferrari)
The player, however, does not like to talk about it, according to a spokesperson for the Italian national team. The attacker is averse to interviews and only submits when he ends up being forced, as he happened to be named the best player of the match in the 2-1 victory over Mexico on Sunday, at Maracanã, the Confederations Cup debut.
Despite living in gossip columns and stories about life on and off the pitch, the number 9 shirt from Azzurra prefers to remain anonymous in helping children. His brother, Giovanni, is a great contributor towards the needs of the community.
Balotelli connection with Brazil is an old one. A Scout in his adolescence, the player visited the country in 2005 and first met the “Mata Escura Rumo Novo” project. From 2008, as he began to be more famous, he began to commit and collaborate more with the group.
According to the coordinator, the player not only injects money and collaborates in videos sharing his life experiences in time spent with the children, some of them abandoned.
The next counsel or advice to be given, incidentally, will be transmitted live, as the expectation is that he will pay a visit to the project during Italy’s passage through Salvador.
