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Efficient and flexible: Autonomous solar power systems

In many parts of the world, local electricity supply is not available yet. An off-grid solar electric solution is, in many cases, the only solution, especially when connection with the grid would be too expensive or technically impossible.

It is estimated, that about 2 billion people worldwide are still living without electricity. A central power supply is often not possible in those regions. Accordingly, decentral modular scalable solutions are requested. In many regions, off-grid solar electric systems with battery back-up are the right choice.

Off-grid solar electric systems have many advantages compared to diesel generators or other autonomous systems: They do not need to be supplied with fuel, they need much less maintenance, they are more reliable, and they are quiet. Calculated over the lifetime of the systems, in most cases, they are the best choice economically.



Solar energy as a stabilizing socio-political factor

The advantages of such island solutions are now appreciated around the globe – not least because of the political benefits in terms of development: electricity is essential for education and a higher standard of living. Electricity enables communication and economic activity. It brings comfort to our daily lives. No wonder, then, that in countries with energy supply insufficiencies, electrification is high on the list of development measures for underdeveloped rural areas.

However, electrification with conventional technologies is often expensive and uneconomical, especially in geographically vast countries and remote areas. It may even prove impossible to set up a functioning distribution network. Stand-alone solar power systems provide an effective solution. Their high degree of modularity is a big advantage in that systems of any in terms of development: electricity is essential for education and a higher standard of living. Electricity enables communication and economic activity. It brings comfort to our daily lives. No wonder, then, that in countries with size can be installed – at reasonable cost. The options range from simple solar home systems to power individual houses through to mini-grid set-ups to ensure a centralized power supply for, say, a village or to stabilize existing networks.

As most people who do not yet have electricity live in countries with above average hours of sunshine, the solar solution would appear to be an ideal means of providing power and an opportunity to gradually improve living standards.



Rural Electrification in Indonesia




Experience and cooperation around the globe

SCHOTT Solar has installed this kind of off-grid system in numerous countries, often in close cooperation with local government representatives. Our know-how extends from standardized solar home systems through to complex systems to provide a decentralized power supply. And even in the climatically challenging environments of tropical and subtropical countries, our top quality modules have been proven reassuringly reliable, day after day.

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