Lawal Sheriff Olakunle with his solar fan. Living in Lagos, 33-year-old Lawal Sheriff Olakunle is used to electricity shortages. He considers 10–15 hours of electricity a day to be stable power. But ...

When you think about harnessing the power of solar energy for your home, the cost point of solar panels may be intimidating. But, what about a low-cost way to use solar power? With solar powered ...

Solar lights absorb the sun’s energy during the day and store it in a battery that can generate light once darkness falls. Like solar panels used to generate electricity, solar lights use photovoltaic ...

You can use multiple light sources to charge solar lights, but they work best with sunlight, so it's almost always better to leave them out in the sun. They use the same technology as solar panels, ...