How TEL Works:
TEL is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides a platform where the global community can share and discuss innovative, locally implemented solutions to problems of poverty and sustainability. We are a growing international network of inventors, engineers, non-profit workers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, micro-financiers and community leaders, welcoming new members.
Prizes for Ideas:
Seeking support or recognition for a high-impact invention or solution, either ready for use or in development? Check our frequently updated guide to competitions, grants and awards for opportunities to promote and fund your work.
Solution Spotlight:
Solar Bottle Bulb
In places where there is little access to reliable electricity, there is still access to sunlight. The Solar Bottle Bulb utilizes recycled material and provides light equivalent to that of a standard light bulb. A plastic bottle is filled with water and bleach (which prevents microorganism growth) and then affixed into a roof. Sunlight is refracted by the water, which lights up the room!