In stark contrast, just two kilometres from Hoan Kiem district, the locals seem to be living in a different world |
Each household has a solar panel to generate electricity, providing the clearest power source to locals |
The locals' living depends on the sun, as they cover their daily energy living from solar energy |
These low-capacity panels are enough for equipment like air conditioners or refrigerators |
Sunshine is very important for agriculture as locals do not use technology on the fields |
Fishing is one of the ways of making a living |
Some farmers raise doves to sell |
At this floating house, the solar panels are directly on the roof top |
A solar panel on the roof |
The farmers grow the banana to supply Hanoi's fruit markets |
An ostrich farm |
Foreign tourists are excited to see such sustainable ways of living |
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