From climate-driven disasters to Rohingya refugee camps, solar kits help keep the lights on

Mohammed Saber, a Rohingya refugee living in a bamboo-and-tarpaulin shack, utilizes a portable solar panel to provide electricity for his family. This practice is part of a broader trend where solar kits are being deployed to support individuals in climate-disaster zones and refugee camps, including those who fled the 2017 military crackdown in Myanmar.

The use of these solar kits addresses a critical need for power in environments where traditional infrastructure is absent or destroyed. By enabling access to electricity, these devices assist displaced populations and those affected by environmental crises in maintaining basic daily functions.