Jesse Moore , a Machakos County -based firm, is selling solar-powered, flat-screen televisions to customers living in areas that are not connected to the grid. Target areas are mainly rural because many residents there are poor and need affordable energy products. The televisions come in a kit containing solar panels and portable batteries that can also run a lighting unit and charge mobile phones. The battery has a life of the current four hours when used for lighting and TV simultaneously. The solar kits – which cost $ 530 , paid in small instalments – also have the advantage of replacing generators, which can be noisy, smoky, and expensive. M-KOPA has sold two TV sets so far.
Jesse Moore , a Machakos County -based firm, is selling solar-powered, flat-screen televisions to customers living in areas that are not connected to the grid. The televisions come in a kit containing solar panels and portable batteries that can also run a lighting unit and charge mobile phones. The battery has a life of the current four hours when used for lighting and TV simultaneously. The solar kits – which cost $ 530 , paid in small instalments – also have the advantage of replacing generators, which can be noisy, smoky, and expensive. M-KOPA has sold two TV sets so far.