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Providing Solar Energy Solutions in Tanzania
25:26 - 30:52 (05:25)
This podcast discusses how a company, founded by two women, is bringing solar energy solutions to people's homes in Tanzania by utilizing off-the-shelf hardware.
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The company markets 24-hour power using solar and battery technology.
25:26 - 26:13 (00:46)
Summary
The company markets 24-hour power using solar and battery technology. The solution provides reliable power, and customers can count on the battery solution to provide electricity even when the grid is down.
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A company called Off.Grid:Electric is providing solar power to rural Tanzania through small five watt solar panels.
26:13 - 28:47 (02:33)
Summary
A company called Off.Grid:Electric is providing solar power to rural Tanzania through small five watt solar panels. The panels are compact yet powerful and provide a much brighter light source than traditional oil lamps.
ChapterProviding Solar Energy Solutions in Tanzania
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The company started with working backwards to find off the shelf hardware to put in people's homes, even though it didn't make economical sense.
28:47 - 30:52 (02:05)
Summary
The company started with working backwards to find off the shelf hardware to put in people's homes, even though it didn't make economical sense. This helped them prove that the customers do want such a service and raise money.