It would be useful to invent a self-sufficient lighting technology appropriate to rural communities in developing countries. One possible approach to this challenge could be to find more efficient battery powered lanterns using materials that are currently available. Another possibility would be to design a light with a self-sufficient, environmentally friendly, and inexpensive power source. There is also the possibility of non-electrical solutions with greater light output and/or fuel efficiency. This project is instigated from a study in Pabal, a small village in India, and extensive information is available.

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