Solar for People

Vayun Mathur is raising money for SolarAid
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Solar for People · 9 June 2018

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When the sun goes down the working day ends for millions of people without electricity. At the flick of a switch, lives can be instantly changed with a solar light. SolarAid wants to make real, sustainable change happen.

Story

Hi, I am Vayun. I am 13 years old, and I live in Singapore. 

Recently I got interested in renewable energy, and did many experiments to generate electricity. Solar was the cheapest and most reliable source I found. With just S$75, I built a solar powered energy system that can light up a small home and charge multiple phones - for years, for free. See this link.

https://youtu.be/kHeaUCp5wpg

I was amazed how cost of solar power has reduced dramatically - from nearly US$80 per watt about 40 years ago to less than US$0.4 per watt today. 

As I researched, I realized that many people across the world still don't have access to any form of electricity. A simple solar powered device has the potential to change their lives. 

I wish I could build solar systems for all such people. But then I found Solar-Aid - a charity that is on a mission to combat poverty by providing solar lights to the most remote regions of Africa.

I am supporting Solar-Aid, and I encourage you to join me. My goal is to raise S$ 630 (EUR 400), which will provide Solar Lights to 100 families in Africa.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

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