Greenstar produces its Greenstar Solar Community Center, which incorporates renewable energy technology into the unit as a way to connect “off-grid” locales with the rest of the world. The group focuses on exhibiting the traditional cultures of the region by capturing artwork and media as well as providing potable drinking water, a medical center within the unit, a center for education, high-speed internet, and overall, a safe area for the community to gather during the night and day. Part of the income that is generated by the local artwork and images are given back to the villages to support activities, such as environmental and public health programs. Photovoltaic panels power all of the components of the unit and the unit is highly portable and simple to install. In general, it seems that this innovation is a significant step towards providing developing areas with a sense of empowerment and a way of enhancing their living conditions (without sacrificing local culture) in a sustainable manner.

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