One of the largest solar power project, funded by the government of New Zealand is about to be completed in central Bamyan province of Afghanistan.

The $18 million solar power project which is considered to one of the world’s largest off-grid power systems which will provide electricity for 2500 homes and commercial properties in this province.

The project built by Timaru Companies Sustainable Energy Services international (SESI) and Netcon , part of the New Zealnd Government’s International aid programme in Afghanistan.

Bamiyan solar power project was continued by the project managers despite five New Zealand troops were killed by insurgents last year ahead of the troops withdrawal from the province.

At least 15 Afghan trained engineers and nearly 40 tradesmen along with the labourers were involved in the project, besides the project created jobs for Afghan women.

The solar farm is expected to be operation within the next month, and the electricity would initially be used to provide light to the town,a nd will will eventually cover communications and refrigeration.