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Microgrids For The Powerless

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There are 1.3 billion people worldwide who don’t have access to electricity.  These days, some of them have acquired hundred-dollar solar panels that produce about five watts of power.  That allows them to power a couple of LED lamps in the evening and to charge a mobile phone.  But that’s about all they can do with so little power.

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Solar Powered Water Purification

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Solar energy has made a difference in the lives of refugees from natural disasters and political unrest as well as people in remote corners of the world who don’t have access to modern technology.  There are various solar-powered lamps, chargers, and cookers that have been provided to countless thousands of people around the world.

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WAMC Northeast Public Radio

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is a regional public radio network serving parts of seven northeastern states (more...)