Promoting rural photovoltaic electrification in Honduras

In Honduras, photovoltaic electrical systems are viable for powering rural areas and relatively poor farmers can pay for photovoltaic equipment, its installation and financing. These facts have been demonstrated through activities promoted by Enersol Associates Inc, an international non-profit organisation. A Honduran coffee co-operative named COMARCA, one of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working with Enersol, has provided more than 100 photovoltaic systems to farmers in the Marcala region of Honduras. These systems provide enough electricity for lighting, black-and-white television, radios and appliances susch as fans and blenders.