Comments on: 5 reasons why the off grid solar revolution will be driven by cell phones http://gigaom.com/2012/12/07/5-reasons-why-the-off-grid-solar-revolution-will-be-driven-by-cell-phones/ Thu, 23 May 2013 05:18:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Robert L. Greenberg http://gigaom.com/2012/12/07/5-reasons-why-the-off-grid-solar-revolution-will-be-driven-by-cell-phones/#comment-1244944 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:40:26 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=591815#comment-1244944 This makes sense. When Hurricane Sandy hit, people lost power, but cell phone service mostly stayed up. Provide people with an easy, off-grid manner to charge their phones, and people will sign up.

]]> By: Cindy Nawilis http://gigaom.com/2012/12/07/5-reasons-why-the-off-grid-solar-revolution-will-be-driven-by-cell-phones/#comment-1242248 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:18:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=591815#comment-1242248 If you’d like to support Angaza Design, the pay-as-you-go solar company that’s mentioned in the article, SunFunder is currently running a holiday matching campaign that will effectively double the impact of your loan toward Angaza Design. Take advantage of the matched loan and dedicate it to someone special in your life, and take joy of giving a gift that gives back!

]]> By: Yotam Ariel http://gigaom.com/2012/12/07/5-reasons-why-the-off-grid-solar-revolution-will-be-driven-by-cell-phones/#comment-1239777 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:39:10 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=591815#comment-1239777 Thank you, Ryan, for the great post.
You are doing fantastic work with SunFunder!
Truly inspiring.

For readers of this comment, know that anyone can join the efforts to bring solar to villagers.
All it takes is a decision.
You can learn more here: http://bennu-solar.com/

]]> By: Yotam Ariel http://gigaom.com/2012/12/07/5-reasons-why-the-off-grid-solar-revolution-will-be-driven-by-cell-phones/#comment-1239763 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:34:55 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=591815#comment-1239763 Thank you, Christina.
Simpa is indeed doing great work, and here is a list of similar businesses:
http://bennu-solar.com/resources/by-activity/products/wide-range-solar-systems/pay-as-you-go/

]]> By: Christina Tamer http://gigaom.com/2012/12/07/5-reasons-why-the-off-grid-solar-revolution-will-be-driven-by-cell-phones/#comment-1235592 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:37:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=591815#comment-1235592 Sorry, Simpa’s product is shown in the second picture. Thanks.

]]> By: Christina Tamer http://gigaom.com/2012/12/07/5-reasons-why-the-off-grid-solar-revolution-will-be-driven-by-cell-phones/#comment-1235329 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:10:26 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=591815#comment-1235329 Simpa Networks’ system is one of the most innovative techs out there, using the ubiquity and familiarity of mobile phones to make energy radically affordable. Simpa’s product is shown in the first picture, but isn’t describe in the article. Worth checking out: http://www.simpanetworks.com

]]> By: thundercloud.io http://gigaom.com/2012/12/07/5-reasons-why-the-off-grid-solar-revolution-will-be-driven-by-cell-phones/#comment-1235073 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:19:48 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=591815#comment-1235073 Announcing the beta launch of ThunderCloud! Exclusively at – thundercloud.io

Thundercloud is a PAAS solution which enables you to store, retrieve and share mobile app data in the cloud. This means, for the first time ever, you can:

• Upload your app data.
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With thundercloud.io, the possibilities for app integration and data sharing are endless!

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