Solar Power in Africa?
What are the applications for this technology when it comes to powering Africa and the 3rd world?
posted by David Anthony at
1:26 PM
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
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There are many areas in Africa that require electricity for simple lighting using LED'S strong enough to read by.
powering radios,charging cell phones,and of coarse charging 12volt lead/acid batteries.
I live in South Africa and see the gap that exists.
August 26, 2007 at 8:42 AM
David,
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I do have an interest in pursuing discussion about OrionSolar and the most relevant target markets for their dye cells.
August 28, 2007 at 8:55 AM
I have investors interested in developing solar power in Somalia. Are there economic incentives to do so there or elsewhere in Africa?
August 28, 2007 at 10:37 AM
I am interested in marketing solar power in South africa
August 31, 2007 at 2:08 PM
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October 4, 2007 at 2:07 AM
There has recently been an attempt to supply free 50w one-panel systems to remote locations in southern Africa. Most of the money intended for this project seems to have disappeared and most of the systems that were actually installed have been rejected as useless - a sentiment with which I tend to agree.
50w is completely useless to people who aspire to more than a single CFL and a transistor radio!
November 7, 2007 at 3:11 AM
A big ask indeed. If so many billions been promised to "broadband" Africa, they most certainly will need power. With the rate cables are stolen sun energy is the most appropriate solution. I believe the Isrealies have what it takes to make these cost effective solar energy systems work. From my dad's history I know they were also very successful with water purification and saving. South Africa have learned a lot from them in this area. With the low cost housing projects running wild in SA, I believe a low cost investment of this nature per house, like the Orion system, promises to be a great contributor to supplying energy at low cost (and evantually no cost) to the fast growing energy needs of the population. In the upper class market it promises to be a classy system to have and save on electricity costs as the gadget market is fast growing and always need energy/power to keep them going....
November 9, 2007 at 11:43 PM
well the gap for power is always there, what we have to look at is an affordable solution,as we know the cost of solar panels,charge controllers,and deep cycle battries is quite high,compared to amount of input vs output,and as technology moves on requirements for power will increase even during the day light periods>>> meaning we use what we harness and slowly get into a power deficit... any suggestions guys
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November 29, 2007 at 1:11 AM
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