Project: Agroelectric System of Appropriate Technology (STA) and Institute for Development of Natural Energy and Sustainability (IDEAAS) Location: Brazil Fabio Rosa is a charismatic, charming Gaucho — a guitar-playing cowboy with the energy and vision of a corporate titan who is determined to bring electricity and new farming opportunities to millions of rural Brazilians, allowing them to enjoy sustainable livelihoods while preserving the environment for future generations. Rosa first came to the Brazilian state of Rio Grande Do Sol in the early 1980s, when much of the rural population lived without electricity because they could not afford the installation costs. He saw that by using a single wire system instead of the ususal three wire he could bring affordable electricity to most the people in the region and create a model for bringing it to all Brazilians and people of other countries. Rosa’s first effort in the countryside outside the town of Palmeras was wildly successful — bringing hundreds of families electric powered pumps, refrigerators and lights for the first time in their lives. Rosa spread his idea to thousands of families, and eventually to more than half a million Brazilians. But in the late 1990s, the electricity industry in Brazil was privatized and the new owners weren’t interested in pursuing his model because the profit margins in the countryside were too low. So Rosa came up with a new plan to rent solar power equipment to villagers who live in the …
Posts Tagged ‘Voltage’
PBS: New Heroes: Fabio Rosa – Low Voltage Electricity Brazil 03/03
Written by Tools on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 in Power Equipment.
Tags: 03/03, Brazil, Electricity, Fabio, Heroes, Rosa, Voltage
PBS: New Heroes: Fabio Rosa – Low Voltage Electricity Brazil 02/03
Written by Tools on Friday, August 27th, 2010 in Power Equipment.
Tags: 02/03, Brazil, Electricity, Fabio, Heroes, Rosa, Voltage
Project: Agroelectric System of Appropriate Technology (STA) and Institute for Development of Natural Energy and Sustainability (IDEAAS) Location: Brazil Fabio Rosa is a charismatic, charming Gaucho — a guitar-playing cowboy with the energy and vision of a corporate titan who is determined to bring electricity and new farming opportunities to millions of rural Brazilians, allowing them to enjoy sustainable livelihoods while preserving the environment for future generations. Rosa first came to the Brazilian state of Rio Grande Do Sol in the early 1980s, when much of the rural population lived without electricity because they could not afford the installation costs. He saw that by using a single wire system instead of the ususal three wire he could bring affordable electricity to most the people in the region and create a model for bringing it to all Brazilians and people of other countries. Rosa’s first effort in the countryside outside the town of Palmeras was wildly successful — bringing hundreds of families electric powered pumps, refrigerators and lights for the first time in their lives. Rosa spread his idea to thousands of families, and eventually to more than half a million Brazilians. But in the late 1990s, the electricity industry in Brazil was privatized and the new owners weren’t interested in pursuing his model because the profit margins in the countryside were too low. So Rosa came up with a new plan to rent solar power equipment to villagers who live in the …
PBS: New Heroes: Fabio Rosa – Low Voltage Electricity Brazil 01/03
Written by Tools on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 in Power Equipment.
Tags: 01/03, Brazil, Electricity, Fabio, Heroes, Rosa, Voltage
Project: Agroelectric System of Appropriate Technology (STA) and Institute for Development of Natural Energy and Sustainability (IDEAAS) Location: Brazil Fabio Rosa is a charismatic, charming Gaucho — a guitar-playing cowboy with the energy and vision of a corporate titan who is determined to bring electricity and new farming opportunities to millions of rural Brazilians, allowing them to enjoy sustainable livelihoods while preserving the environment for future generations. Rosa first came to the Brazilian state of Rio Grande Do Sol in the early 1980s, when much of the rural population lived without electricity because they could not afford the installation costs. He saw that by using a single wire system instead of the ususal three wire he could bring affordable electricity to most the people in the region and create a model for bringing it to all Brazilians and people of other countries. Rosa’s first effort in the countryside outside the town of Palmeras was wildly successful — bringing hundreds of families electric powered pumps, refrigerators and lights for the first time in their lives. Rosa spread his idea to thousands of families, and eventually to more than half a million Brazilians. But in the late 1990s, the electricity industry in Brazil was privatized and the new owners weren’t interested in pursuing his model because the profit margins in the countryside were too low. So Rosa came up with a new plan to rent solar power equipment to villagers who live in the …
Arlington LV1-1CS Single Gang Low Voltage Mounting Bracket Device
Written by Tools on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 in Lighting & Electrical.
Tags: Arlington, Bracket, Device, Gang, LV11CS, Mounting, Single, Voltage
- Designed to mount wall plates flush
- Adjusts to fit 1/4 Inch to 1 Inch thick wall board, paneling or drywall
- Horizontal or vertical mounting
- UL/CSA listed
- Our mounting brackets offer specially designed screw holes that deliver a better looking, easy to install job
Product Description
- Single Gang – Mount low voltage Class 2 wiring devices to existing walls, 1/4 Inch to 1 Inch Thick. – One-piece, nonmetallic, nonconductive construction. – Mounts vertically or horizontally – For installing telephone j… More >>
Arlington LV1-1CS Single Gang Low Voltage Mounting Bracket Device
Intermatic ML121RT Low Voltage 121-Watt Power Pack with Timer, Black
Written by Tools on Friday, July 30th, 2010 in Lighting & Electrical.
Tags: 121Watt, Black, Intermatic, ML121RT, pack, Power, Timer, Voltage
- 2-On/off setting per day
- 121-Watt power-Pack to allow versatility of usage
- Safe operation
- Long life
- Key hole mountings are featured for ease of operation
Product Description
121W, Power Pack Transformer, With Timer, Plug In…. More >>
Intermatic ML121RT Low Voltage 121-Watt Power Pack with Timer, Black
STEREN 910-010 Dual Voltage foreign Converter Kit
Written by Tools on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 in Lighting & Electrical.
Tags: 910010, Converter, Dual, foreign, STEREN, Voltage
- Dual switchable 50/1600w
- Transforms 220¿240VAC to 110¿120VAC
- Will fit outlets in virtually any country
- Includes 5 plug adapters and travel case
Product Description
Steren Dual Voltage World-Wide Foreign Travel Converter Kit… More >>


