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South Africa Solar Technology: Powered School Bags Lighting Homes

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A school bag made from recycled plastic is helping students from impoverished communities in South Africa study at night. As Clementine Logan reports, these bags are integrated with photovoltaic panels and batteries. They charge up during the day, and light up homes at night.

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