Small Scale Solution

Solar Suitcases For The Powerless

When huge earthquakes hit Haiti and Chile recently, teams of doctors from California flew there to help. But physicians in disaster zones are often hampered by the critical lack of something often taken for granted: reliable power. Now, a California couple's handmade solar power kits are filling that need.

Audio: NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday 5/2/10, Host: Liane Hansen, Reporter: Rachel Dornhelm, KQED/San Francisco.

Investigate for yourself, or support the project, at We Care Solar.