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Pedal power to recharge light in Rwanda | Global Ideas
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March 7, 2012
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3:09Now PlayingRural Rwandan households usually rely on dangerous and unhealthy kerosene lamps for illumination. Now one project has come up with an innovative, clean and affordable solution batterypowered LED lights with a pedal generator. All that's needed is about 20 minutes of pedaling on a bicyclelike contraption to charge the lights. The project doesn't just allow Rwandans to go night fishing or study for school but also offers an economic opportunity and a business model for rural areas. For more go to
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