Some projects are using PV power for computer operations and lighting purposes. Institute of Engineering Kathmandu, August 1998 Kenya Kwetu Training Center Located on the Kenyan coast overlooking the greenhills of Africa, the Kwetu Training Center helps educate unemployed youth for self employment. It uses the available natural resources and appropriate technology. It works toward finding innovative solutions that lead toward the self sustainability of rural communities. Current projects include Neem processing, marine aquaculture, solar crop drying, organic farming, the construction of solar box cookers, solar dryers, building blocks, roofing tiles as well as the use of 'high-tech' such as solar water pumping and solar power for energy supplies.
Many people think of the neem tree as an answer to many global problems.
Used to cure 40 sicknesses, it also works as a biological pesticide and fertilizer. The seeds are processed into oil, neem cake, dermatological soap and candles which work as insect repellent. Kwetu also uses the power of the sun to dry fruits and vegetables. This preserves them beyond the harvesting season and creates a lasting product for an expanded market. They dry tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapples, bananas, guava, paw paw, as well as vegetables and herbs harvested from their organic farm - tomatoes, spinach, fennel, aubergines, dill, basil, lemon grass, and ginger.