Electricity plays an extremely important and essential source of energy for socio-economic life. It directly affects all areas of life, from personal activities to industrial production, agriculture, trade and services, health care, education, culture, national defense, security, etc. In the past year, solar power models have been researched and deployed in many areas in Vietnam, contributing to improving people's lives.
Since September 9, the Solar Street Light model has been deployed and installed in Binh Thanh commune, Thanh Phu district (Ben Tre) and has contributed to improving people's lives here. The model is sponsored by GREEN IN with a total cost of up to 476 million VND.
With 33 light bulbs with a capacity of 500W, the model illuminates 2km of the highway. According to Shared by area officials, since the Solar Street Light model was applied, people's life and security issues have improved significantly. All activities, travel, and prevention of social evils during the afternoon, evening, and night are also easier and more convenient. And the people themselves are the ones who contribute effort and money to build light poles to serve the installation of bulbs; At the same time, be responsible for cleaning the lights and panels periodically about every 2 - 3 months. In addition, this maintenance is relatively simple, so people can mobilize funds themselves or volunteer/assign each other to do it. After about 20 years, expired panels will be collected by the manufacturer instead of being haphazardly discharged, causing harm to the environment.
Besides benefits such as Reduce dependence on the national grid, Promote people's awareness towards using renewable energy, Ensuring security and order and creating convenience in people's daily lives... Then the model still exists One small limitation: the lighting time is short, usually only lasting from 18:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. the next day. This can be a disadvantage for people who need to live and work early in the morning such as jogging, exercising, going to the market, going to work, etc.
It can be seen that the "Solar Street Light" model is an effective and sustainable solution. The application of this model will contribute to improving the quality of life of people. Hopefully in the near future, the model will be replicated in other areas; At the same time, existing limitations can be overcome.
