Tim DraperFounder and Managing Partne, Draper Associate · I back the ideas that look crazy first

When the lights go out, safety shouldn’t. This startup is revolutionizing safety w/ renewable energy

14 Jan 2025 · 1 min

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Tim Draper profiles a startup installing solar power at a safe house for women and children fleeing violence. When the power fails, residents lose phone charging, security cameras, and electric fencing. Renewable energy keeps the lights on when safety depends on it.

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We did a solar installation for a gender-based violence safe house. These are women and children who are literally running away from, you know, violent situations. And when the power goes out for them, it's not just you can't charge your phone. For them, it's, you know, security cameras are down, electric fencing is down, and it can be a very traumatic experience because potentially, you know, somebody's out there like looking for you. How do you feel about the solar installation?