<p class="title">A solar-powered sugarcane juicer, installed as part of Balepuni Madari Grama Abhiyana in Balepuni Gram Panchayat limits, aims at promoting sustainable rural livelihood through the use of solar energy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The Abhiyan is carried out by Jana Shikshana Trust, Selco Foundation and Balepuni Gram Panchayat, that promotes solar energy, greenery in surroundings and cleanliness.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In fact, Selco had come out with such solar-powered solutions to help generate more than 60 livelihood options. A beneficiary, Vidya, had installed one such compact sugarcane juice machine with a desire to earn a living and become self-employed.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The cost of the machine is Rs 93,000 and 50% of the price is borne by Selco Foundation. With an aim to promote sustainable rural livelihood through the use of solar energy, Selco Solar Light Private Limited, a social enterprise and Selco Foundation, have helped in the installation of the solar-powered equipment.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It is also hygienic and the place is not swarming with flies. Many of the sugarcane juice machines are installed by the roadside or in a cart and powered by electricity generated from fuel. The solar-powered machine is more cost-effective than the diesel-powered machine which incurs expenses every day.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Vidya said there is a huge demand for fresh fruit juices. As the monsoon had begun, the demand might be sluggish.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The lockdown had also disrupted the supply of sugarcane slightly.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“I am hopeful that once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, normalcy will ensure the supply of sugarcane. The customers are happy about the cleanliness. The sugarcane gets crushed easily, it is eco-friendly and there are no electricity bills to worry about,” she added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Vidya was eking out a living through tailoring for many years. The sugarcane juice machine has been placed in the tailoring shop itself.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“As I get old, it is difficult to continue tailoring. Thus, I decided to shift to sugarcane juice for a living,” she said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The juicer is supported by 300-watt solar panel, two 100Ah batteries and 1400 watt capacity inverter. The juicer's capacity is 40 litres of juice per day.</p>
<p class="title">A solar-powered sugarcane juicer, installed as part of Balepuni Madari Grama Abhiyana in Balepuni Gram Panchayat limits, aims at promoting sustainable rural livelihood through the use of solar energy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The Abhiyan is carried out by Jana Shikshana Trust, Selco Foundation and Balepuni Gram Panchayat, that promotes solar energy, greenery in surroundings and cleanliness.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In fact, Selco had come out with such solar-powered solutions to help generate more than 60 livelihood options. A beneficiary, Vidya, had installed one such compact sugarcane juice machine with a desire to earn a living and become self-employed.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The cost of the machine is Rs 93,000 and 50% of the price is borne by Selco Foundation. With an aim to promote sustainable rural livelihood through the use of solar energy, Selco Solar Light Private Limited, a social enterprise and Selco Foundation, have helped in the installation of the solar-powered equipment.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It is also hygienic and the place is not swarming with flies. Many of the sugarcane juice machines are installed by the roadside or in a cart and powered by electricity generated from fuel. The solar-powered machine is more cost-effective than the diesel-powered machine which incurs expenses every day.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Vidya said there is a huge demand for fresh fruit juices. As the monsoon had begun, the demand might be sluggish.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The lockdown had also disrupted the supply of sugarcane slightly.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“I am hopeful that once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, normalcy will ensure the supply of sugarcane. The customers are happy about the cleanliness. The sugarcane gets crushed easily, it is eco-friendly and there are no electricity bills to worry about,” she added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Vidya was eking out a living through tailoring for many years. The sugarcane juice machine has been placed in the tailoring shop itself.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“As I get old, it is difficult to continue tailoring. Thus, I decided to shift to sugarcane juice for a living,” she said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The juicer is supported by 300-watt solar panel, two 100Ah batteries and 1400 watt capacity inverter. The juicer's capacity is 40 litres of juice per day.</p>