Solar in rural Bangladesh

rhizomatic · 07-27-12, 03:39 PM

You all might find this story interesting:

Grameen Installs Over 500 Solar Homes Systems A Day In Rural Bangladesh

herlichka · 07-29-12, 05:20 PM

Thanks for bringing this. Truly a grass roots story. Very inspiring.

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.

Xringer · 09-05-12, 12:28 PM

Here in MA, we had 23 panels ripped off.. Right on a busy highway..
Solar panels stolen from Route 44 in Carver - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger

They call it Redistribution of the solar panels..

natethebrown · 09-14-12, 08:58 AM

^ I have always wondered when someone was going to start stealing panels...

Xringer · 09-14-12, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natethebrown

^ I have always wondered when someone was going to start stealing panels...

It's a big business out on the west coast. Sometimes, the criminals bring some special tools,
needed to un-clip the MC4 connectors and special driver tips for security bolts on the panels.

I've heard that in some cases of private home installations being stripped,
there was some suspicion that unscrupulous installers/dealers were the culprits.
(Since they have ladders, tools and knowledge needed for a clean un-install)..

07-27-12, 03:39 PM	#1
rhizomatic Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern California beach town Posts: 45 Thanks: 22 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Solar in rural Bangladesh You all might find this story interesting: Grameen Installs Over 500 Solar Homes Systems A Day In Rural Bangladesh

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..

09-05-12, 12:28 PM	#4
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Here in MA, we had 23 panels ripped off.. Right on a busy highway.. Solar panels stolen from Route 44 in Carver - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger They call it Redistribution of the solar panels.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..

07-29-12, 05:20 PM	#2
herlichka Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Posts: 102 Thanks: 11 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks for bringing this. Truly a grass roots story. Very inspiring.

09-14-12, 08:58 AM	#5
natethebrown Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Alabama Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 20 Posts	^ I have always wondered when someone was going to start stealing panels...