Coca-Cola Builds the Grid

By Aimee Duffy and Tyler Crowe – Jun 6, 2013 at 1:16PM

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Coke is bringing solar power to East Africa.

Many of us don't realize that 75% of sub-Saharan Africa is without electricity. Coca-Cola (KO 1.50%) is doing its part to improve that statistic by bringing small solar-powered kits to kiosk owners in Kenya. In this video, Fool.com contributor Aimee Duffy explains Coke's initiative and extrapolates on the effect that it may have on our energy future and why investors should care.

Fool contributor Aimee Duffy has no position in any stocks mentioned. Fool contributor Tyler Crowe has no position in any stocks mentioned. For more energy information, follow them on Twitter, @TMFDuffy and @TylerCroweFool.

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