14 DAY TRIAL // Mongolia is currently home to about 2.8 million people, and some 800,000 of them are nomads. What's interesting is that, according to recent news from this part of the world, Mongolia's nomadic people have taken a liking to renewables and have started harvesting sun power with the help of solar panels.
Inhabitat tells us that, thanks to a government sponsored initiative, many of Mongolia's nomads have fitted their tents, which are locally known as gers, with solar panels.
Hence, nearly 70% of them now rely on this green energy source to have their energy demands met.
The same source details that whatever electricity these solar panels produce is used to improve either food refrigeration or communication.
Specifically, the electricity powers television sets, and thus allows Mongolia's nomads to keep tabs on what is happening in the world and watch weather forecasts.
What's more, some of the electricity is used to charge phones that makes it easier for them to keep in touch with one another and call for help from nearby communities when circumstances demand for it.
Interestingly enough, it appears that, should things go as planned, not just 70%, but all of Mongolia's nomads will soon have access to this green energy source.