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Electricity used to be a challenge for the 1,200 residents of a small desert village called Keur Niangane on the southern border of Senegal. Now, through a partnership between ChargePoint and Africa GreenTec, a “Solartainer” is powering the community. By selling carbon credits through the EU Emissions Trading System, ChargePoint raised enough funds for the sustainable microgrid, a shipping container plated with 144 solar panels that contains enough battery storage to create a predictable, stable source of energy. The team also installed 55 solar-powered streetlights, improving public safety and extending productive hours into the evening. Before the ChargePoint project, households relied on candles, kerosene lamps, or basic solar home systems and small businesses often used diesel generators.
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