Solar Power Provides Benefits To Northern Cheyenne & Kenyan Communities - CleanTechnica

The article highlights two impactful solar power projects benefiting remote communities: the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in the U.S. and a village in Kajiado County, Kenya. On the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, a 36 kW off-grid solar and 58 kWh battery microgrid powers a buffalo caretaker site critical to the tribe’s buffalo management program. This system replaces diesel generators, providing reliable, emissions-free electricity that supports food sovereignty and cultural revitalization while eliminating the costs and pollution associated with fossil fuels. In Kenya, Freedom Forever partnered with Give Power to install a solar-powered system at a remote school serving 163 students and a surrounding village of about 2,500 people. The solar installation enables lighting, staff housing, and digital learning tools for the first time, improving education and community safety by deterring wildlife at night. Additionally, Give Power’s solar-powered water purification and desalination systems provide clean drinking water, significantly reducing waterborne diseases and enhancing health and learning conditions. Both projects demonstrate how