Africa...19 Jul 2019 13:21
Those that have don't like change...those that haven't are the once that want it...
Changing the mindset of developed countries will continue to be a hard sell for the time being...however, Africa is somewhat different and has a huge marketplace crying out for electricity and they want it now but the economics and distances thus far and still remain an obstacle for many but with the new small scale micro/mini grid technology, economies of scale in developed countries driving down prices and increasing product development, things are now changing and could change rapidly with the right financial support and funding...
Here's further insight into BE’s target marketplace – Africa.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesellsmoor/2019/07/17/mini-grids-are-ready-to-change-the-world-again/#41672261a164
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesellsmoor/2019/07/15/renewable-energy-is-a-rapidly-growing-source-of-skilled-jobs-in-africa/#47ea91237818
‘There are also many other suitable applications for VRFBs within the transmission and distribution network, mini and smart grids, as well as behind-the-meter applications.’
‘By August 2017, the study concluded that favourable demand for VRFBs, particularly in the utility (including transmission and distribution networks) and off-grid, as well as mini-grid markets, exist.’
https://www.miningreview.com/battery-metals/bushveld-minerals-battery-storage/
'Bushveld Energy's Vanadium Redox Flow battery (VRFB) solutions can help communities not connected to an electricity grid in two major ways.
At present, only one in three people in sub-Saharan Africa has access to electricity and the rate in rural areas is much lower. Those lucky enough to buy electricity in off-grid locations, often spend up to $1/kWh. VRFBs can bring quick, lower cost electricity to these communities, while
Providing a 24 hour, 100% renewable energy solution at prices well below diesel or heavy fuel oil (HFO) generation;
Delivering a simple “plug and play” solution in a matter of months.
Adding further benefits, such as
Cutting CO2 emissions by up to 100% (versus thermal generation);
Reducing the risk of theft (of fuel or batteries);
Eliminating the noise created by generator engines.
https://www.bushveldenergy.com/applications
and UET has this little vanadium cutie…how difficult would it be, in the not too distant future, to set up a solar panel and battery assembly plant model on a franchise basis together with Leased Electrolyte for the mini-grid and off-grid market ready to be rolled out throughout Africa…now wouldn’t that be the icing on the cake?
http://www.uetechnologies.com/products/reflex
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