Annette is a ReadySet entrepreneur who works with the Grameen Foundation AppLab as a Community Knowledge Worker. Grameen gave the ReadySet to Annette through an affordable micro-loan, and she can now operate a micro-utility business by charging mobile phones and no longer has to use dangerous and costly kerosene lamps. Annette was able to earn enough income to be able to pay back the investment of the ReadySet in 3-4 months. She uses this additional income to better provide for her family.
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Reinventing the Lead-acid Battery to help Power the Developing World
June 29, 2011
by SmartPlanet - San Francisco start-up Fenix International has developed the ReadySet, a lead-acid based battery, housed in a safe, leak-resistant plastic casing that has plug-in adapters on the exterior shell. The battery can power multiple lights and electronics at the same time. To recharge the battery, users can pedal on a stationary bike, use a mini-solar panel that comes with the battery, or use existing nearby electricity. The ReadySet costs $150 before shipping.
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