Solar powered medical kit saves mothers and children in Nigeria
A solar powered kit that helps light up clinics and power medical equipment is helping doctors save the lives of mothers and children in Nigeria. Designed by Dr. Laura Stachel, the Solar Suitcase is...
View ArticleVirginia Living Museum’s solar panels brightens minds
The Virginia Living Museum installed 165 solar panels on its roof not only to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint and its electric bill, but also to educate visitors on solar power. The solar panels...
View ArticleNRG Energy’s charitable thrust in Haiti good for business
After the January 2010 Haiti earthquake, NRG Energy made a $US1 million commitment to help the country build a sustainable economy through solar power. CEO David Crane believes this charitable...
View ArticleGrid tied solar systems pushed for emergency centers
Global Green USA announced that they have selected Rockaway Beach Surf Club as its first “Solar for Sandy” partner. The Surf Club will be fitted with solar panels to make the community center more...
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Solar “strawberry tree” charges mobiles free of charge
Want to charge your gadgets free of charge? In Serbia, this is now possible. The solar powered Strawberry Tree provides the public with free phone charging and even wi-fi access. It has a set of...
View ArticleAmbulances in England outfitted with solar panels
Thirty-six ambulance service vehicles in the south of England have been fitted with solar panels. The solar panels will not just keep lifesaving equipment powered up and ready, but will also save the...
View ArticleCrowdfunding solar water pumps for poor farmers
Social entrepreneur Paul Polak and his team are striving to help low-income farmers in developing countries by crowdfunding solar powered water pumps. Polak and his team believe that the pumps can help...
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Rotarians bring solar lights to Samoa
A project to provide low-cost solar power lights to houses in Samoa has been launched. The Apia Rotary Club is working with a local NGO called “the Women in Business Samoa” to help bring light to the...
View ArticleSolar lights up rural Indian nights
With grid power not being universally available, India’s rural communities are often left in the dark. A new company has now developed a unique business model that allows rural villagers access to...
View ArticleAustralia and ADB fund Tonga solar project
Australia will extend a $4.9 million grant for the construction and installation of solar power systems on nine islands in Tonga. Australia is participating in the project through the Australian Agency...
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