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Back·January 17, 2026·news.google.com
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The $2 Rental Batteries Helping to Power South Africa

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South Africa introduces an innovative solution for low-income households: portable batteries available for just $2 daily rental. Amid the country's ongoing power outages, this affordable system provides solar-charged batteries to communities, improving energy access. The model offers a new approach for sustainable solutions in Africa's energy-poor regions, demonstrating how microfinance meets renewable energy infrastructure.

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