While we are having a conversation about Nicaragua and renewable energy, I wanted to call your attention to another organization working for electricity in Northeastern Nicaragua. In September 2007, Hurricane Felix devastated the Northeastern part of the country. It destroyed nearly 90% of the civil infrastructure and completely wiped out many communities. This is a a link to an organization online if you want to read more about this situation.
Category : Light & New Ideas In Light, New Energy Ideas
“Resonet,” a public art project based in the United Kingdom used LEDs in a highly creative way. The Resonet lights up based upon resonant frequencies in its surrounding environment. This is an interesting example of how LEDs – used in our solar lamp project – can be used in many more creative and imaginative ways. You can visit the Resonet website here.
Light Emitting Diodes or LED’s are touted as one of the most promising new technologies on the forefront of energy efficiency today. So why is it that when I walk into a local superstore, I don’t see the walls lined with LED bulbs? Here is a perspective from the Strategies in Light conference in Santa Clara, California…
You might ask: Why is light at night such a big deal? After all, it’s romantic when the sun goes down in the countryside. What advantage could having solar lamps offer these Nicaraguan families?
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