Entire households in Domangburi, a community in Ghana's Sawla Tuna Kalba District, have been powered by solar energy for the first time.

Previously without access to electricity, residents relied on firewood, flashlights, and traditional oil lamps to light their homes.

This lack of reliable lighting severely impacted students' ability to study after dark and stifled economic activities within the community.

Through its Renewable Energy for Communities Campaign, 350 Ghana Reducing Our Carbon (350 GROC), an organization committed to promoting renewable energy across Ghana, has installed solar panels and bulbs in every house in the community.

A total of 65 solar panels and bulbs were distributed throughout Domangburi, and three solar streetlights were erected at the local school and market. The solar panels will help them lighten up their homes and charge their phones.

Speaking at the ceremony before the installations, Mumuni Alhassan, the chief of Domangburi, expressed deep gratitude for the initiative.

He emphasised the critical importance of lighting for daily activities and students' education, noting that renewable energy offers a sustainable solution that can drive development and significantly improve the quality of life in communities like Domangburi.

Portia Adu Mensah, the national coordinator of 350 GROC, also addressed the gathering, passionately advocating for the continued promotion of renewable energy initiatives. She highlighted the pivotal role of women in these efforts, emphasizing their importance in advancing sustainable development.

Kongwura Adamu Seidu Jinkurige I, Paramount Chief of the Kong Traditional Area, revealed that over 50 other communities in his traditional area remain without electricity. He called for interventions to power those communities as well.

The Domangburi project is part of 350 GROC’s Renewable Energy for Communities Coalition, a broader effort to bring clean, sustainable energy to underserved regions across Ghana.