Solar power in rural India


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Meenakshi Dewan, one of Tinginaput’s “barefoot” solar engineers in India.

Her effort to bring solar power to the area is having a positive impact. Now there is solar lighting, many villagers can move away from traditional oil lamps which burn kerosene – saving them money, and helping to reduce carbon emissions.


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