the largest solar plant ever built in a refugee camp went live on 13 november 2016, estimated to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions from the camp by 13,000 metric tonnes per year, equivalent to 30,000 barrels of oil and saving us$5.5 million annually. the 12.9 megawatt peak solar photovoltaic plant was funded by the german government, through the kfw development bank at a cost of 15 million euros (us$17.5 million). it provides families with between 12 and 14 hours electricity each day - longer than previously.