A Rio favela project aims to install solar panels for 50 families, seeking G20 spotlight and expansion funds.

A solar power project in Rio de Janeiro's Morro da Babilonia favela, initiated by the local non-profit Revolusolar in 2015, aims to provide solar panels to 50 families. The project hopes to attract international attention during the upcoming G20 summit, with plans to expand to 100 families next year at a cost of $260,000. The non-profit seeks to gain funding and government support for sustainable energy initiatives in underdeveloped communities.

November 16, 2024
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