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on average - prohibitively expensive for rural African communities. Since early 2006, IESC Geekcorps has pioneered the use of INMARSAT Regional Broadband Global Area Network (R-BGAN) satellite modem as an affordable alternative to a VSAT connection. Solar Power in Madagascar from Afrigadget A small company in Madagascar is working to get electricity to rural areas of the island. See video PDAs for Africa from Little Devices that Could Satellife’s system is based on 3,000 to 5,000 Palm handhelds given to doctors and

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not quite as clever or amusing as 1 & 2 but Shrek the Third was plenty of fun. I think, though that Shrek and Fiona are less green than before. It might be that ogres grow more brown as they mature. ~ Taking solar power to rural Madagascar — 2 minute video. ~ “Retired people love video games!” Wow. That’s something to look forward to. (NS — nota sarcasmus) ~ Tony Blair plans to become a Roman Catholic once he leaves Downing Street. I’ve heard that before. But now that he is actually

[...] From AfriGadget: “A small company in Madagascar is working to get electricity to rural areas of the island. This video shows them taking the solar panels around in a van to show people how it works and educate the children on solar power. It’s an interesting video, especially near the end where Bill hooks up his computer to the internet through a satellite connection at night - all powered by the solar panel’s stored energy.” Share This [...]

This pretty cool. I wonder what the cost of production to scale this thing on a wider scale would be.

rurales tratando de concienciar a la gente de las ventajas que supone ser independientes en materia energéticas (instalan paneles solares) y de información (muestran lo sencillo que es conectarse a internet con una antena vía satélite). Enlace al vídeo

, not just Industrial Designers) have such a gift. A skill to do something good. Something positive. I need to figure out how to use my skill to make me something more than a paycheque. I see stuff like this video from http://www.mynameisbill.com and I think there is something bigger to do with life than another electronic widget. via: AfriGadget PS: I recommend checking out some of the other videos from mynameisbill.com. They’re quite cool.

The SCORE multi-function stove, fridge and electricity generator An all-in-one cooker, energy generator and fridge could soon be improving quality of life in developing countries, thanks to an international project launched this week. Solar Power in Madagascar A small company in Madagascar is working to get electricity to rural areas of the island. This video shows them taking the solar panels around in a van to show people how it works and educate the children on solar power. It’s an interesting video,

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[...] came across this video on Afrigadget about a small company called Madasoleil which is bringing solar power to rural Madagascar. This [...]

[...] Solar Power in MadagascarA small company in Madagascar is working to get electricity to rural areas of the island. This video shows them taking the solar panels around in a van to show people how it works and educate the children on solar power. … [...]

“This video shows them taking the solar panels around in a van to show people how it works and educate the children on solar power. ”

Kids today can learn about so many different things. We have a way to teach them about solar power. This resource will be their future and will depend on how we take care of it today. Teaching kids today how solar power works and how we can use it wisely will ensure that our future and theirs will be protected.

Keep up the work guys