How many solar boats are there in Ecuador?

To date, Kara Solar has built six electric boats – serving nine communities and hundreds of passengers along 60 miles of routes in Ecuador. Four solar centers charge the boats – supplementing the onboard solar panels – and also provide power for lighting and internet in Indigenous villages.

How far do solar-powered canoes travel in Ecuador?

Kara Solar estimates that the four solar-powered canoes in Ecuador collectively travel 450 kilometers (280 miles) a month and, as well as transporting the Achuar, have carried over 1,000 tourists. They are also used for school trips for local children, pictured.

What's going on with Ecuador's first large-scale solar power project?

QUITO, March 3 (Reuters) - Ecuador's government on Friday signed a deal with Spanish company Solarpack for the construction and operation of the country's first large-scale solar power project, with an estimated investment of nearly $145 million.

How many Achuar boats are there in Ecuador?

Five boats, each boat topped with a sleek solar-panelled roof, are being used by 12 indigenous Achuar communities across a stretch of eastern Ecuador bordering Peru. The boats have been provided by Kara Solar, a non-profit organization based in the region.

How do solar boats work in Achuar?

Loaded with panels on their roofs, four boats now circulate across 12 Achuar communities near the border with Peru. Kara Solar, a nonprofit organization that promotes solar energy in this region, gave local residents the boats, which they are in charge of building, fixing and running.

Can solar boats be used in Achuar?

Washikiat's goal is to have a solar boat and charging center in every riverside Achuar community. He has already helped deploy solar vessels in other countries, including Peru, Brazil, Suriname and the Solomon Islands. "We can keep on multiplying," he says.