How do you light up homes without electricity? An overview

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is an open source financing initiative that allows ordinary people to fund both commercial and charity projects, mostly via an online portal. Crowdfunding often helps organizers collect smaller amounts needed to finance a project.

Waka Waka Foundation

The Dutch organization develops LED solar lamps that, thanks to crowdfunding and cross-financing, is “bringing light to dark places” for millions of people in developing countries where electricity is scarce or too expensive.
www.wakawakalight.com

Nokero

This American company wants to root out kerosene from households, and they’ve come up with a solar-powered light bulb to replace old kerosene lamps that can often cause fires.
www.nokero.com

Nuru Energy

This South African company has come up with lamps that rely on a little muscle power to get going. The batteries are charged through pedal-operated generators, and WakaWaka trains local entrepreneurs to sell its products in their own villages.

www.nuruenergy.com