Solar Flashlight Lets Africa’s Sun Deliver...

International / Africa

Solar Flashlight Lets Africa’s Sun Deliver the Luxury of Light to the Poorest Villages

By WILL CONNORS and RALPH BLUMENTHAL

Published: May 20, 2007

Mark Bent has spent $250,000 to develop and manufacture a solar-powered flashlight that gives up to seven hours of light on a daily solar recharge.

When you buy a flashlight through Mark Bent's web site, BoGo Light, one is made available for free to someone in need.