The off-grid revolution is on the move!
Sohail Hasnie
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Sohail Hasnie
Development Finance |Tech Entrepreneur |Podcast Host |Energy Transition |Solar |Batteries |Electric Vehicles |Ex-Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Today, we see solar panels everywhere: whether on a rooftop right in the middle of a busy city, or an isolated shop on the beach or a poor household in Africa, people are opting for solar.
The off-grid revolution is moving even faster!
The Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecast says it all: from a low base of only $3 million in 2012, the investment in the pay-as-you-go grew to $223 million in 2016.
Two solar panels powering computers, printers and lighting in this kiosk on the beach.
Sun, the ultimate source of energy; fossil fuel belong where they are--underground!
Renewable Energy Entrepeneur
7 年I am sorry to say that this "pay as you go" is a western scham to Africans.. they take small money every month; making several 100% profits. This is NOT development... Ok... they are helped temperary. but its not a sustainable solution.
Program Manager (Project Planning and Corridor Management) at Department of Transport and Main Roads
7 年Thank you for sharing Sohail. There are likely to be some learnings for the developed countries, particularly in helping to support the working poor and others less well-off
Service Delivery Manager | Project Manager | Software Engineer
7 年Thank you for sharing this insight.