Cheap Solar Power for Poor People in India

Another inspiring story about solarpower benefitting the people who need it most: people living in emerging countries, in areas without grid connection and where often dirty kerosene is the only option.

The UK Guardian newspaper has run a story about the arrival of solar panels at a small village in Sullia in Southern India. Each panel cost $125 and can power two light bulbs and a socket. They were sold by the Solar Electric Light Company.