Akon introduces solar project in Gambia with pilot phase benefiting 4,000 villagers

Solektra donated solar solutions as part of a pilot program at Sare Pateh Jamwelly in Kombo North district Gambia. During their visit to Gambia the co-founders met with H.E. President Adama Barrow. The pilot program consisted of 20 solar street lights, life straw water filtering systems for a local school, a solar system for a school, local health center, mosque, market area and through its partnership with Unique Solutions, a community center was equipped with a satellite TV, Internet connectivity and charging stations for mobile phones for the community of Sare Pateh.