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Hi! My name is Mike Lin. And I'm Brian Warshawsky.
And we run Fenix International, a San Francisco-based startup,
where we make renewable energy products for emerging markets.
Our first product, the ReadySet, is a renewable energy system
that can be charged from solar panels, bicycle generators,
or even grid electricity.
An estimated 1.5 billion live off the grid, without access to electricity.
Incredibly, 600 million use cell phones
even while lacking the power to keep their phones charged.
They also burn kerosene for lighting, which is dirty, dangerous, and expensive.
We designed the ReadySet to make it
easy to start an off-grid phone charging business,
as well as provide clean and safe electric lighting.
I was able to collect 100,000 from the charging of people's phones last month.
Since we launched the ReadySet in Africa, many of our friends have been asking us,
when they'll be available here in the US.
We're happy to announce, the time is now.
While we designed the ReadySet for the developing world,
there are just as many applications for the ReadySet here at home.
Each ReadySet Kit includes a 15 Watt solar panel,
a grid charger,
an LED light,
and a universal clip charger, that can charge lithium ion batteries
for nearly any camera or cell phone.
We built the ReadySet to power countless devices,
from its 2 USB ports and 2 car lighter adaptor ports.
You can use the ReadySet to create a low-carbon digital lifestyle,
by powering your iPad,
iphone,
or Android devices with solar power.
If you like the outdoors, you can use the ReadySet to power your campsite,
by running lights,
speakers, and other devices while you're off the grid.
In case of an emergency, like an earthquake,
hurricane, or snow storm,
the ReadySet can provide vital backup power
for communications, flashlights,
portable radios, and even a wifi hotspot.
These applications are just the start.
We've designed the ReadySet with an open standard input
to enable users to design their own sources of power generation,
like a micro-wind turbine our interns designed last summer.
We're publishing a power API, and launching an online platform
to allow makers and hackers to collaborate and to develop
new hardware applications for the ReadySet.
Together, we can create ReadySet applications that are useful here at home,
and hopefully power sustainable development in emerging markets as well.
So Kickstarter, here's what we need from you.
In order for us to bring the ReadySet to the US
and support our developer community, we need 100 of you to buy a ReadySet now.
By funding our Kickstarter, you can show your support for renewable energy,
and help us in our mission to deliver power
to the 1.5 billion people who live without electricity.
Check back here for new videos and updates, and help us spread the word.
Thank you very much for your support.