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Xringer · 07-30-12, 08:43 AM

That idea of converting cell phone towers to use solar PV, seems a great way to provide
more communication in those far-away from the grid areas.
Villagers can use micro PV systems to charge up their phones in those areas..

One link I read said, the cost of installing a small PV system in poor rural areas
is much less than trying to connect impoverished customers to a conventional power grid.

One of the big problems I see with this program is criminals stealing panels.
Afghan public lighting powered by panels on top of 30 foot poles,
have many of their panels disappear overnight.

07-30-12, 08:43 AM	#3
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	That idea of converting cell phone towers to use solar PV, seems a great way to provide more communication in those far-away from the grid areas. Villagers can use micro PV systems to charge up their phones in those areas.. One link I read said, the cost of installing a small PV system in poor rural areas is much less than trying to connect impoverished customers to a conventional power grid. One of the big problems I see with this program is criminals stealing panels. Afghan public lighting powered by panels on top of 30 foot poles, have many of their panels disappear overnight. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..