
Solar-powered lamp and charger
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Solar Panels Give Freedom From the Grid
Solar panels can be used as a torch or to charge mobile phones. Teachers in africa have been taught how to make solar panels and lamps that they then sell or hire out. It's helping to bring in extra pupils at the school, as well as giving light to the community. Our solar panel could give the one point six billion people without access to an electrical grid the power they need.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.