This solar-powered TV brings global news to rural Africa

By Sophie Morlin-Yron, for CNN

Updated 0914 GMT (1714 HKT) June 3, 2016

M-KOPA Solar provides solar power solutions for lighting, radios and other appliances for people who live off the electricity grid in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Photos: Solar TV brings global news to Kenya's most remote areas
M-KOPA Solar provides solar power solutions for lighting, radios and other appliances for people who live off the electricity grid in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
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The company has launched a solar-powered TV set, developed for areas where low energy consumption is crucial. So far 5,000 TV sets has been sold and they estimate that "millions of homes" will have the set within the next few years.
Photos: Solar TV brings global news to Kenya's most remote areas
The company has launched a solar-powered TV set, developed for areas where low energy consumption is crucial. So far 5,000 TV sets has been sold and they estimate that "millions of homes" will have the set within the next few years.
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The TV connects to Kenya's digital television network and has around 30 free channels.
Photos: Solar TV brings global news to Kenya's most remote areas
The TV connects to Kenya's digital television network and has around 30 free channels.
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Only 30% of Kenyans have a television at home, and a large number live in remote areas where they use power sources such as kerosene, car batteries and generators.<br />
Photos: Solar TV brings global news to Kenya's most remote areas
Only 30% of Kenyans have a television at home, and a large number live in remote areas where they use power sources such as kerosene, car batteries and generators.
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Using a mobile payment system, customers pay about $1.25 a day for one to two years, as well as an initial deposit.
Photos: Solar TV brings global news to Kenya's most remote areas
Using a mobile payment system, customers pay about $1.25 a day for one to two years, as well as an initial deposit.
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