A century - old Kenyan 's solar - powered LED lantern ##s light rural homes . With help of nonprofit , he estimates he 's distributed 100 units -- for free . Villagers can buy them with money saved on kerosene , too , he says . And he 's providing it for free . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for 2010 Solar Heroes .
A century - old Kenyan 's solar - powered LED lantern ##s light rural homes . With help of nonprofit , he estimates he 's distributed 100 units -- for free . Villagers can buy them with money saved on kerosene , too , he says . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for 2010 Solar Heroes .