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Chinese photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer JinkoSolar has partnered with charity organisation Power to the People to supply solar panels to the Nyumba ya Mungu secondary school in Northern Tanzania.

 

JinkoSolar will donate modules with a combined capacity of 2.5kW for use in a rooftop array as part of the initiative to bring solar power to the developing world. In addition, JinkoSolar employees will help to educate the local population on the benefits of solar power in an effort to boost the take up of the technology in Tanzania.

The system will be installed in July 2012 by a team of volunteers form the US solar industry and JinkoSolar workers.

Jenean Smith, Founder of Power to the People, said, 'Rural electrification projects can really make a difference to millions of people around the world that are living without electricity. We're grateful for JinkoSolar's generosity and are excited to help bring solar energy to the Nyumba ya Mungu secondary school next summer together with Rotary International.'

Arturo Herrero, chief marketing officer for JinkoSolar, added, 'I learned from my trip to Tanzania in early January this year that it takes more than technology to improve the human condition. That is why JinkoSolar's community support carefully balances technology innovation with the human expertise needed to achieve measurable success in the long term. Our partnership with the Nyumba ya Mungu Secondary School through Power to the People is a prime example of how JinkoSolar combines innovative technology with innovative people to achieve lasting change.'