Solar entrepreneurship for the developing world
In this CNET article two engineers have developed a Solar-powered wireless networking station, with the goal of bringing the internet to the developing world. The company is called Green Wi-Fi.
"Green Wi-Fi's first full-scale pilot project is scheduled to start at the end of the summer. A Canadian aid organization has asked for Wi-Fi in three schools in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India, where one of the schools has a cable connection. The problem is the lack of reliable power in the region."
There seem to be more and more projects aimed at bringing useful tools to the developing world. From this solar-powered network to solar ovens and small solar generators. It's an important trend and one that I hope to see grow in strength.