Lighting Up Haiti
Episode Description
In rural areas of Haiti, residents have trouble accessing cheap and reliable electricity. Limyè Pa w -- founded by three social entrepreneurs -- is trying to change that by setting up an electrical grid that uses discarded corn cobs as its fuel source. Ben Shell, one of the company's co-founders, talks about the technology, the Haitian people, and the challenges of building a sustainable enterprise in one of the poorest countries in the world. 📂 ESG
Brief Summary
Ben Shell discusses Lemiapow's mission to electrify rural Haiti using gasification technology and the challenges of starting a social business.
Key points
- Electrifying Rural Haiti. Ben Shell discusses his mission to bring renewable energy to rural areas in Haiti.
- Innovative Gasification Technology. The startup uses gasification technology to provide electricity more economically than solar.
- Community Inspiration. Working with local farmers has been incredibly inspirational for Ben and his team.
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Episode highlights
- Electrifying Rural HaitiBen Shell discusses his mission to bring renewable energy to rural areas in Haiti.“Our goal is to electrify rural areas of Haiti using renewable energy.”2:10Apr 29, 2014
- Innovative Gasification TechnologyThe startup uses gasification technology to provide electricity more economically than solar.“We’re really excited about this new technology which will allow us to make a business.”6:01Apr 29, 2014
- Community InspirationWorking with local farmers has been incredibly inspirational for Ben and his team.“They are really supportive and they are really an inspiration.”11:47Apr 29, 2014
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