By Alex Kirkwood | Grants Manager
The DCC is now run on sun! The office at the DCC has struggled in the past with a lack of consistent power supply at the Centre. This has meant unpredictable power outages that have proved disruptive to administrative and other functions and hampered the day-to-day management of the Centre. This challenge really came to the fore during the Covid-19 pandemic, when restrictions on movement and in-person gatherings necessitated a shift to digital modes of communicating for individuals, communities and organisations. As people became increasingly accustomed to online approaches to communicating and doing business, it was clear the new ways of working were here to stay and that the Centre could not continue to operate effectively in conditions of repeated power outages.
Accordingly, Hands Around the World recently supported the installation of solar panels and a battery system for the DCC office. We are happy to report that the solar panels have proved to be a great success, providing an uninterrupted power supply for the DCC’s computers, internet connection and lighting, and doing so in a clean and renewable way that doesn’t contribute to climate change.
The installation of a renewable energy source at the DCC aligns with Kenya’s wider efforts towards low carbon climate-resilient development and forms part of Hands Around the World’s commitment to supporting environmentally friendly actions at our partner projects. Indeed, we will soon be announcing a new initiative to support projects that help mitigate the impacts of climate change and build adaptive capacity and community resilience to climate change. For news on this exciting plan as it emerges, subscribe to our newsletter.
By Oliver Kirimi | Director, DCC
By Oliver Kirimi | Director, DCC
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