Harish Hande: Democratizing Electricty
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PNCA | Sept 21 2011 | 7:30pm
Dispelling the myth that the poor
in developing countries cannot afford the best technology is Harish
Hande, recent recipient of the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award --
often considered "The Asian Nobel Prize."
Hande and his company, SELCO
India, are using a decentralized approach to spread solar solutions to
provide cost-efficient, clean energy that improves the quality of life
and livelihood among the poor in India -- where nearly half of all
households do not have electircity.
Mr. Hande, who is also a 2007 Ashden Award and 2005 TechAward winner, will speak about SELCO's efforts to put solar power technology in the hands of the poor, through their social enterprise that brings customized, affordable, and sustainable electricity to India's vast rural populace, encouraging the poor to become asset creators.
The event is sponsored by The Lemelson Foundation, PNCA's MFA in Collaborative Design, Illahee, and Mercy Corps Action Center.
