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How do we create or adapt infrastructure within homes or workplaces so that DC appliances can be adopted?
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Thanks for sharing. The electrification of the developing world is a task I hope to play a role in actualising. I have a few questions that I am hoping I can get some answers to.
1. I am sceptical about the statement regarding PV microgrids that mentions that "some beneficiaries see themselves as being fobbed off with a poor relation of 'real electricity' and want the same electricity as the 'fortunate ones' that gives them access to TVs, washing machines and computers". Have actual studies been conducted on this? Rather than washing machines and computers etc, wouldn't the first priority be to have basic necessities such as lighting ? Besides, can one not argue that microgrids are more reliable than the traditional grid?
2. What makes this solution better than the microgrid solutions which are currently in the market and have been implemented in African countries which provide lights, storage and even tv's in some instances?
3. How do you intend to roll this out? Will you give these systems away? Will you offer it via affordable payment plans?
Thanks for sharing. The electrification of the developing world is a task I hope to play a role in actualising. I have a few questions that I am hoping I can get some answers to.
1. I am sceptical about the statement regarding PV microgrids that mentions that "some beneficiaries see themselves as being fobbed off with a poor relation of 'real electricity' and want the same electricity as the 'fortunate ones' that gives them access to TVs, washing machines and computers". Have actual studies been conducted on this? Rather than washing machines and computers etc, wouldn't the first priority be to have basic necessities such as lighting ? Besides, can one not argue that microgrids are more reliable than the traditional grid?
2. What makes this solution better than the microgrid solutions which are currently in the market and have been implemented in African countries which provide lights, storage and even tv's in some instances?
3. How do you intend to roll this out? Will you give these systems away? Will you offer it via affordable payment plans?
