Earth2Tech has the scoop, but this is the gist of it.D.light has begun manufacturing solar - powered portable lanterns which are designed to replace kerosene lanterns in the developing world. (treehugger.com)
For example, on a story with electricity he hung a lit kerosene lantern next to an unlighted fluorescent bulb; sometimes he uses a UN or military helmet in indicate breaking events in those areas. (treehugger.com)