As part of a developing relationship, Solarsense is supporting one of Bristol Zoological Society’s wildlife conservation projects on the island of Madagascar.

Bristol Zoological Society is involved in a range of field-based research and community-based development programmes, one of which is on the island of Madagascar. The Madagascar projectaims to protect three types of endangered lemur species, one of which is amongst the world’s rarest and most endangered primates.

As well as helping to protect and maintain these endangered species the society has also implemented development programmes and conservation lessons to include help with fire control, cultivation and reforestation in order to save the areas’ natural heritage. They also help to provide education to the local community by subsidising teachers’ salaries and building schools.

At the heart of the project is a research & conservation station in the Ankarafa Forest that serves as a base for field work. Solarsense will be providing a solar PV array to power the equipment and provide lighting for the team based there.

Through generating their own on-site electricity the research team will be able to ensure the highest levels of research can be carried out and most importantly, provide further care for wildlife.

On top of this, Solarsense will be installing a range of small solar systems for a number of tourist camps and throughout the local village to provide vital electricity for the community.

For more information on Bristol Zoological Society and their work please visit their website by clicking here.