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The village comprises of 112
households that include over 300 houses. All the houses have been installed
with lights operated by the company's fuel cells. The project was
sponsored by EXXARO the BEE mining company that operates a coal mine near
the village.
Under the social investment program, EXXARO demonstrated that
the company is serious about it's commitment to increase the quality of life
for communities that are in the region of their mines. Press media and SABC
Radio were present at the launch, as well as local politicians.
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Scenes at the launch |
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The Guyuni Service Shop |
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Inside the Service Shop |
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The service shop and office is set up to
support the fuel cells and the anode exchanges on a sustainable
basis. In the service shop is a workshop that produces de-ionized
water and mix electrolyte. It has also an anode exchange facility.
The used zinc anodes are being
fully recycled. There is no pollution or toxic materials that could harm the
environment.
2 permanent employment positions
as fuel cell technicians have been created with further income providing
potential for the community as the power is available 24/7. |
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The office ~ CCTV, a photo copier, a photo processing printer and computer |
The energy can be used to operate
haircutters, sewing machines, soldering irons, battery charging for cordless
power tools, photo copiers, a computer with internet access and many more
low current items.
The office in the Guyuni service
shop has CCTV, a photo copier and a photo processing printer as well as a
computer with wireless connection to be able to communicate with the factory
that is some 700km away.
The operating cost to the individual household by using this form of energy
is less then using candles and paraffin, and offers many more opportunities
and higher quality of light and other services. |
