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Solar powered bid to bring modernity to developing world

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A clean technology company has created a photovoltaic computer which generates clean water, electicity, and connectivity using solar power and claims it will have a transformative effect on the developing world. Jim Drury reports.

Added on the 17/04/2016 15:44:54 - Copyright : Reuters EN

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