Daniel Schnitzer: Inventing is the easy part

Daniel Schnitzer knew small-scale solar products (like solar-powered LED lightbulbs) could transform the lives of rural Haitians, but found that despite their value, they wouldn't simply sell themselves. At TEDxPittsburgh, he explained how health and energy solutions for the developing world are useless unless the market works, too.

Schnitzer is the founder of EarthSpark International, a company dedicated to helping create clean energy supply chains in Haiti.

A PhD candidate at Carnegie Mellon University's department of Engineering & Public Policy, Schnitzer co-founded EarthSpark International in 2008. Honoured by the Clinton Global Initiative in 2010, EarthSpark International works in Haiti to develop markets and aid local entrepreneurs in creating a supply chain for safe, clean and renewable energy. It also played a vital role in relief efforts after the 2010 earthquake. Before this, Schnitzer worked for KEMA Inc, an energy consulting firm, at which he focused on renewable energy policy and efficiency.

This video, filmed at TED's office, was first released on TED.com.

BY : TED Talks