Consumers will pay for the power with pre-paid cards, to avoid the complicated issue of delivering electricity bills. The project, which can be expanded as necessary, is part of the government's "light for all" programme. It must come on line by 30 January 2011.
Guascor Solar considers PV panel factory
Guascor Solar do Brasil is considering opening a solar PV panel factory in Brazil, where it has won a tender to provide power to riverbank dwellers in the state of Amazonas.
30 September 2010 22:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 13:47 GMT
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