Govt approves rural homes Presidential Solarisation Project

CABINET has approved the Presidential Solarisation Project which seeks to promote the rural industrialisation development agenda by expanding solar-powered infrastructure.

Speaking during a post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Jenfan Muswere said other benefits of the project included piped water systems, nutrition gardening, livestock watering and household usage of power.

He said each rural household would be equipped with a solar system which would power electrical appliances, while the solar-powered water systems would use a submersible pump that would enhance agricultural productivity and food security.

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