Okay, I know folks have joked about a "solar powered" flashlight. I mean, after dark, how would you use one? But then, who's to say that a solar battery charger couldn't do the trick?
I had seen solar-powered walk lights advertised, but I didn't need those. It makes sense, but I didn't think how much of a difference it would make to Africa and other developing nations where ineffecient kerosene and throw-a-way batteries were eating away at there economy and their ecology. No, I don't necessarily mean "global warming," but just that there are more economical and "safer" ways of getting light into the darkness.
Anyway, I thought this would be a good way to get the message out:
Here is the URL. This is a GOOD IDEA. More on this later.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Solar Powered Flashlight -- for real!
Labels:
Africa,
BoGo,
developing nations,
flashlights,
solar energy
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