700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz
TED Talks Daily22 Jul 2025

700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz

Impact investor and Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz unveils a bold vision to bring off-grid solar electricity to 700 million people still living in darkness, transforming lives while slashing emissions. She asks a thought-provoking question: What if this generation could be remembered for finally bringing electricity — and dignity — to everyone on the planet?

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