Switch On

The benefits and challenges of bringing energy to the developing world; host. Dr. Scott Tinker.

Schedule

  • Switch On: Hydropower in Africa: TVSS: Iconic

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    Hydropower in Africa

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    30 Minutes

    Building hydroelectric projects to bring electricity to cities and power economies; the key issues of building Africa's largest dam.
  • Switch On: TVSS: Iconic

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    Off-Grid Solar, Part 1

    Wednesday
    Aug 5

    30 Minutes

    From a houseboat family in Vietnam to solar nonprofits and innovative start-ups, a look at what it takes to plan, fund and build solar far off the beaten path.

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