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SCHOTT North America
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Off-grid Habitation
Efficient and flexible:
Autonomous solar power systems
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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.
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Solar energy as a stabilizing
socio-political factor
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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.
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Rural Electrification in Indonesia
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Experience and cooperation around the globe
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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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Contact
SCHOTT Solar, Inc.
U.S. Sales and Marketing
2260 Lava Ridge Court, Suite 102 Roseville, CA 95661 USA
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