Life depending on the sun under the Hanoi’s Red river
The lives of hundreds of households along the Red River in the heart of Hanoi are completely dependent on the sun for generating electricity for lighting and agriculture. This interesting location is also becoming a tourist attraction due to its proximity to Hanoi and its ample natural beauty.
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| In stark contrast, just two kilometres from Hoan Kiem district, the locals seem to be living in a different world |
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| Each household has a solar panel to generate electricity, providing the clearest power source to locals |
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| The locals' living depends on the sun, as they cover their daily energy living from solar energy |
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| These low-capacity panels are enough for equipment like air conditioners or refrigerators |
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| Sunshine is very important for agriculture as locals do not use technology on the fields |
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| Fishing is one of the ways of making a living |
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| Some farmers raise doves to sell |
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| At this floating house, the solar panels are directly on the roof top |
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| A solar panel on the roof |
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| The farmers grow the banana to supply Hanoi's fruit markets |
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| An ostrich farm |
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| Foreign tourists are excited to see such sustainable ways of living |
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