BioLite: 'Connecting The Watts' - A Short Film Series

We want to share a series of short films that The BioLite Team has been working on over the last 2 years.

Each short film follows the power of energy through a different lens, and when watched as a series, a broader picture emerges of a micro-revolution of practical solutions that begin with the individual.

Shot in East Africa, where just a few watts can unlock profound transformations to everyday life; where a day of sun can enable overnight safety; where a charged phone can run an entire small business.

Watch the stories unfold below:

PART 1

A traditional electrical grid will take up to 40 years to complete in east Africa - that's simply too long. With the rise of affordable personal-scale solar microgrids, families are bypassing these outdated systems and dramatically improving daily life.

PART 2

While the world at large confronts global climate change, follow a team of traditional weather forecasters and Kenyan meteorologists as they work to educate and empower local farmers despite increasingly erratic weather patterns. Catch up on BioLite's Connecting the Watts Series here: https://www.bioliteenergy.com/pages/connecting-the-watts# Music by: William Miller

PART 3

What started as trading talk-time has evolved into a thriving digital economy where cashless transactions enable the most rural households to participate in a broader market of exchange. However, as mobile phone ownership outpaces rates of electrification, east Africa faces an energy paradox, demanding solutions that can keep up.

To learn more about this project and Biolite products, go to : https://www.bioliteenergy.com/pages/connecting-the-watts

BioLite Event Re-Cap

This past week we hosted a little BBQ in our backyard garden with the good folks from BioLite.

The new BioLite FirePit was cooking up a storm! And, the best part about it... no smoke! Their patented airflow technology works like a charm by keeping the fire going and smoke-free. 

Thank you to everyone who came out for the event. We had a great time eating and drinking with friends and fam!