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The Amish love solar power. Even though it seems high tech, they liken it to wind or water power. They’ve traditionally used gas lighting for some nighttime tasks, and using solar-derived electricity instead means increased safety, without having to join the power grid. It reminds me a little of how some third-world countries leapfrogged landbased telephone service and went right to cellphones for everyone: sometimes, being a little behind the curve allows a group to skip a few steps. Listen to the NPR story here.
