Solar Portraits Ruben Salgado Escudero |
Energy for all, thanks to solar progress
In the "Solar Portraits" project, Ruben Salgado Escudero uses photography to document the positive impact of solar panels and solar energy in remote regions of the world. The series of photographs highlights the transformation of daily life in isolated communities thanks to access to solar energy. The portraits captured by Ruben Salgado Escudero are imbued with profound humanity, and the photographs also tell the story of the concrete impact of photovoltaic panels on the daily lives of these communities. The photographs showcase the benefits of solar energy, such as access to electricity for lighting, cooking, and charging mobile phones, as well as the health, education, and women's empowerment benefits. The images also testify to how solar energy has transformed the economic outlook and opportunities of these communities.