Millions of people in the developing world lack access to reliable, affordable energy. To the detriment of personal health and environmental sustainability, most often these individuals have no other choice but to rely on kerosene lanterns to light their homes. The challenge lies in designing a product that is cheap enough that those living in extreme poverty can afford them, as well as developing sufficient and effective distribution channels. Understanding the cultural differences between countries plays an important role in
designing a product that meets the unique functional needs and cultural expectations.
How might we rethink reliable energy so that it is both affordable and accessible to the developing world?
