05-21-2007, 10:38 AM
Interesting article on a solar flash light using L.E.D.s, providing light to folks living off the the grid...
"His invention gives up to seven hours of light on a daily solar recharge and can last nearly three years between replacements of three AA batteries costing 80 cents.
Over the last year, he said, he and corporate benefactors like Exxon Mobil have donated 10,500 flashlights to United Nations refugee camps and African aid charities.
Another 10,000 have been provided through a sales program, and 10,000 more have just arrived in Houston awaiting distribution by his company, SunNight Solar. "
http://bogolight.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/world/africa/20lights.html?ex=1337313600&en=0b2a1e58d440d357&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Edited by - adias on 05/22/2007 01:15:35
"His invention gives up to seven hours of light on a daily solar recharge and can last nearly three years between replacements of three AA batteries costing 80 cents.
Over the last year, he said, he and corporate benefactors like Exxon Mobil have donated 10,500 flashlights to United Nations refugee camps and African aid charities.
Another 10,000 have been provided through a sales program, and 10,000 more have just arrived in Houston awaiting distribution by his company, SunNight Solar. "
http://bogolight.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/world/africa/20lights.html?ex=1337313600&en=0b2a1e58d440d357&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Edited by - adias on 05/22/2007 01:15:35