Abdalla Seushi, LRTC Field Officer, demonstrates lights to dealers
On March 5th, 2011, ARTI- TZ conducted training for technicians selected by dealers who are participating in the “mauli kauli” program supported through Lighting Rural Tanzania (LRTC). The program, which is also supported by the Rural Energy Agency (REA) has so far allowed ARTI-TZ to train seven technicians with three technicians coming from AOK Services and Magic LN Enterprises in Chalinze, two from Abel Shop in Bagamoyo and two from Mroso Shop in Mlandinzi. All the technicians are working towards certification from ARTI TZ and upon completion of certification will be responsible for service and repairs and connecting solar systems in the houses of their customers.
Jacqueline Michael, LRTC Project Officer, signing the contract with Abel Shop under the "Mauli Kauli" Project
On March 15, 2011, two LRCT partner agents signed distribution contracts with Appropriate Rural Technology Institute Tanzania. Abel shop and the Magic Ln Enterprises of Bagamoyo and Chalinze towns signed contracts and received the first delivery of Firefly 12 Mobile and 5W Power Packs. The selected dealers will be responsible with the distribution of solar lights to the retailers and the retailers to the final consumers on a credit basis. Repayment of financing will be done through payments divided in four equal monthly installments. The contracts will last for 8 months before they are reevaluation for extension.
Article by: Jacqueline Michael, LRTC Project Officer