Tech Article 5/13

Watly: The computer that provides clean water, energy, internet access

http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/09/africa/watly-solar-hub-ghana/index.html

• The goal of the computer (Watly) is to provide electricity, clean water, and even Internet services
• Hopes to create new economies in places such as Africa
• The system captures solar energy
• Energy is captured through photovoltaic panels 
• A water system is later powered
• The battery can also power a connectively hub which provides internet access
• A prototype has already been tested in Ghana and is hoping to move to other continents