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Solomon Islands Solar: A New Microfinance Concept Takes Root

By seamo ⋅ April 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

April 3, 2009 (Renewable Energy World) Those most in need of new renewable technologies are often least able to raise the finance necessary to fund such development. Now, a new commodities exchange scheme is bringing renewables to the South Pacific using a novel rural payment method. (full article)

Farmers Trade Crops for Solar Lighting in the Solomons

By Ryan Calkins ⋅ January 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Farmers Trade Crops for Solar Lighting in the Solomons:
Using crops in a unique barter system, a new microfinance project in the Solomon Islands has successfully implemented a solar lighting finance scheme, enabling communities to trade crops for much needed access to light. (full press release)

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