'Blue' solar water heating systems in Lesotho

Submitted by Puleng Mosothoane
Published 5 years, 1 month ago

Solarsoft, the commercial entity of Lesotho SOLTRAIN partner, the Bethel Business and Community Development Center (BBCDC), is gaining traction with its BBCDC-branded 'blue' solar water heating systems.

The striking blue and white systems are easily recognised around the district of Mohale's Hoek and other areas such as Mafateng and Maseru, and a surge in interest suggests that people are becoming aware of the cost-saving benefits of solar hot water.

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