Solar-Powered Projectors Bring Science Into Classrooms in
Developing Countries  frankdouwes/CC BY 2.0  For many classrooms
in developing countries, it can be difficult to give students
lessons in areas like science and technology for the lack of
learning tools. This is especially true if those learning tools
require electricity, which can be a precious resource in rural
areas. However, the University of Southampton is working on a
project that will provide hands-on science and technology
experience for students.  University of South Hampton states,
"Professor Tony Rest, a visiting Chemistry academic at the
University of Southampton, and Keith Wilkinson, formerly a
teacher at the International School at Lusaka in Zambia, have
devised a solar-powered solution based on a digital projector
and low-cost solar energy panels so that students can gain
access to IT and other modern teaching methods."  The new
solution utilizes mini projectors, that use only 50 watts of
power versus the usual 200-300 watts. This means