589 million people in Africa live without access to a public electricity facility . The World Bank estimates that the cost of providing power for all Africans would be about $900 billion per year. The company says its products are more affordable and reliable than other energy solutions . It has set up a network of micro entrepreneurs who sell and recharge the lights .
589 million people in Africa live without access to a public electricity facility . Nuru Energy has created a pedal generator that allows light and mobile phone recharging . The company says its products are more affordable and reliable than other energy solutions . It has set up a network of micro entrepreneurs who sell and recharge the lights .