Posts Tagged ‘OffGrid’

The 2009-2014 Outlook for 9 MW Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Consumer Products in Japan

Posted 14 Jun 2010
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This econometric study covers the latent demand outlook for 9 MW off-grid solar photovoltaic consumer products across the prefectures and cities of Japan. Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 1,000 cities in Japan. For each city in question, the percent share the city is of it’s prefecture and of Japan is reported. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a city vis-a-vis others. This statistical approach can prove very useful to distribution and/or sales force strategies. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each prefecture and city, latent demand estimates are created fo… More >> The 2009-2014 Outlook for 9 MW Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Consumer Products in Japan

Off-grid lighting products in Kenya: A value chain, distribution network analysis and country profile

Posted 25 May 2010
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Less than 20% of Kenya’s population is connected to the grid. Only 5% of the country’s rural population, which accounts for over 70% of the total population enjoys electricity connectivity. To compensate for this deficiency in rural areas, kerosene has been the preferred choice for lighting. Kerosene is used in approximately 92% of all households. Because it is viewed as a poor man?s commodity and in an effort to reduce deforestation associated with the wide use of fuel wood, kerosene is exempt from some taxes as compared with other petroleum products. Even though it is much cheaper than most of the other petroleum products, the distribution and retailing facilities are inadequate. This leads to very high mark-… More >> Off-grid lighting products in Kenya: A value chain, distribution network analysis and country profile

The Self-Sufficiency Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing and Planning for Off-Grid Self-Reliance

Posted 22 May 2010
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  • ISBN13: 9781845379254
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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With frequent warnings about water and energy shortages, or the potential dangers of pesticides and genetically modified foods, many people nurture a dream of living a self-sufficient life. This comprehensive yet easy-to-read addition to the Specialist series explains what it really takes to live off the fat of the land. It answers all the fundamental questions anyone considering a lifestyle change might ask, from the best way to warm your home off the grid to how much time and effort it takes to grow your own food and raise your own animals. Both the most fulfilling aspects and the hard work of self-sufficient living are revealed in full. Packed with informative illustrations and diagrams, this manual offers a… More >> The Self-Sufficiency Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing and Planning for Off-Grid Self-Reliance