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New energy leapfrogs the old

Technology

Solar photovoltaics

Region

Central and South America

Year

2009

ECAMI, Nicaragua

New energy leapfrogs the old

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Rural police station with solar PV-powered radio mast, Nicaragua.

ECAMI’s family-owned business has installed thousands of renewable energy systems in rural communities across Nicaragua since it began in 1982. A company with strong social commitment, it provides PV light and communications for schools; vaccine refrigeration for clinics; pumps to supply village water; entertainment and battery-charging for tourist facilities; and power for mobile phone masts. It also installs micro hydro and solar water heating. Now ECAMI is growing fast, setting up regional branches to meet the growing demand for renewable energy.