Solar Kiosk - Revision history

Ranisha: /* ARED Mobile Solar Kiosk */

2016-03-18T10:42:43Z

ARED Mobile Solar Kiosk

Ranisha: /* Solar Kiosk */

2016-03-18T10:42:04Z

Solar Kiosk

Ranisha: /* Solar Kiosk - Concept */

2015-11-19T12:01:31Z

Solar Kiosk - Concept

Ranisha: /* Solar Kiosk - Concept */

2015-09-23T09:39:43Z

Solar Kiosk - Concept

Ranisha at 13:27, 15 September 2015

2015-09-15T13:27:22Z

Ranisha: /* Further Information */

2015-09-15T13:26:10Z

Further Information

Ranisha: /* Further Information */

2015-09-15T13:25:27Z

Further Information

Ranisha: /* Solar Kiosks: Examples */

2015-09-15T13:24:52Z

Solar Kiosks: Examples

Ranisha: /* After sales Service */

2015-09-15T12:35:41Z

After sales Service

Ranisha: /* Mishandling of Products */

2015-09-15T12:23:03Z

Mishandling of Products

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 *[[Solarkiosk|Solarkiosk]]
 *[http://solarkiosk.eu/product/ http://solarkiosk.eu/product/]
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 *the kiosk has a battery with two retractable 40-watts solar panel and thus can be used even sunset.
 *currently working in Rwanda and Burundi
 *offers low-cost mobile phone charging services and other consumer products such as mobile money transfers, mobile air time and plans to provide WIFI services in future.
 *mobile kiosk
 *can be remotely monitored
 *prototyping with new models
 == Heri ==

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 The section below presents some of the companies working with different solar kiosk models.
 == Solar Kiosk ==
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 *deployed in Ethiopia
 == ARED Mobile Solar Kiosk ==

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 = Solar Kiosk - Concept =
 [[File:AOV solar lantern.JPG|thumb|Fig:Solar Lanterns|right|150px]]
-A solar kiosk is a self functioning system that not only produces its own energy but also additional energy to charge other products.The charged products are then rented out or sold to the customers. It can be both mobile and stationary depending on the kiosk operator's capacity and the customer's demand. It consist of photo voltaic panels that power the kiosk and may include additional batteries for storage as well as round-the-clock functioning of the kiosk. In some instances, the PV panels may be complemented with diesel generators for backup.A report from Endeva in 2014 has analysed 23 kiosks worldwide.<ref name="Endeva ( 2014).The Energy Kiosk Model: Current Challenges and Future Strategies. [http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf]">Endeva ( 2014).The Energy Kiosk Model: Current Challenges and Future Strategies.
+A solar kiosk can be defined as a self functioning system that not only produces its own energy but also additional energy to charge other products.The charged products are then rented out or sold to the customers. It can be both mobile and stationary depending on the kiosk operator's capacity and the customer's demand. It consist of photo voltaic panels that power the kiosk and may include additional batteries for storage as well as round-the-clock functioning of the kiosk. In some instances, the PV panels may be complemented with diesel generators for backup.A report from Endeva in 2014 has analysed 23 kiosks worldwide.<ref name="Endeva ( 2014).The Energy Kiosk Model: Current Challenges and Future Strategies. [http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf]">Endeva ( 2014).The Energy Kiosk Model: Current Challenges and Future Strategies.
 [http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf]</ref>

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 = Solar Kiosk - Concept =
+[[File:AOV solar lantern.JPG|thumb|Fig:Solar Lanterns|right|150px]]
 A solar kiosk is a self functioning system that not only produces its own energy but also additional energy to charge other products.The charged products are then rented out or sold to the customers. It can be both mobile and stationary depending on the kiosk operator's capacity and the customer's demand. It consist of photo voltaic panels that power the kiosk and may include additional batteries for storage as well as round-the-clock functioning of the kiosk. In some instances, the PV panels may be complemented with diesel generators for backup.A report from Endeva in 2014 has analysed 23 kiosks worldwide.<ref name="Endeva ( 2014).The Energy Kiosk Model: Current Challenges and Future Strategies. [http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf]">Endeva ( 2014).The Energy Kiosk Model: Current Challenges and Future Strategies.
 [http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf]</ref>
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 = Business Models =

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 = Introduction =
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 = Business Models =
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 [http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf http://www.endeva.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/endeva_the_energykiosk_model_2014.pdf]</ref>
 = Challenges and Solutions =
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 *Conduct regular feedback loops and surveys to understand the problems, people face about using a particular solar product. Additionally, keep in touch with the key persons in the village to continue with the feedback loop about the possible difficulties that the local population might face while using the solar products.
 = Solar Kiosks - Examples =
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 = Further Information =
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 *[[Portal:Solar|Solar portal on energypedia]]
-[[Category:Solar]]
-[[Category:Financing_and_Funding]]
+{{Go to Top}}
 = Further Information =
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 More Information: [http://www.beheri.com/NL http://www.beheri.com/NL]
 = Further Information =
-*[[Fee-For-Service_or_Pay-As-You-Go_Concepts_for_Photovoltaic_Systems|Fee-For-Service or Pay-As-You-Go Concepts for Photovoltaic Systems]]
+*[[Fee-For-Service or Pay-As-You-Go Concepts for Photovoltaic Systems|Fee-For-Service or Pay-As-You-Go Concepts for Photovoltaic Systems]]
-*[[Portal:_Solar_Portal|Solar portal on energypedia]]
+*[[Portal:Solar|Solar portal on energypedia]]
 [[Category:Financing_and_Funding]]
 = Further Information =

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-= Solar Kiosks: Examples =
+= Solar Kiosks - Examples =
-The section below presents some of the companies working in this field with different solar kiosk models.
+The section below presents some of the companies working with different solar kiosk models.
 == Solar Kiosk ==
-*berlin based company
+*Berlin based company
-*Designed by Andreas Spieß and GRAFT architects,
+*designed by Andreas Spieß and GRAFT architects,
-*integrate 1-4 kWp of photovolatic capacity
+*the company has deployed numerous solar kiosks
 *battery included for 24/7 operation for power back up
-*the flexible structure allows one to adopt it to the local manufactures material and expertise such as wood, aluminium and steel.
+*the flexible structure allows one to adopt it to the local manufactures material and expertise such as wood, aluminum and steel.
 *can be expanded to different infrastructure structures such as health clinic, police station, telecom tower, internet service stations,
 *remote monitoring
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 *deployed in Ethiopia
-Link:&nbsp;[http://solarkiosk.eu/product/ http://solarkiosk.eu/product/]
+More Information: [http://solarkiosk.eu/product/ http://solarkiosk.eu/product/]
 == ARED Mobile Solar Kiosk ==
-mobile technology has managed to penetarte africa, leap-froggingh interms of mobile technology
+*Rwandan company
+*currently working in Rwanda and Burundi
-*Rwandese company
+*the company owns the solar kiosks that are rented out to local operators.
-*provides services to rural and urban areas in East Africa
+*includes a mobile charging station for public places powered by solar energy
-*a mobile charging station for public places powered by solar energy
+*the kiosk has a battery with two retractable 40-watts solar panel and thus can be used even sunset.
-*the kiosk has a battery with two retractable 40-watts solar panel and thus cna be used even after the sun goes down
+*currently working in Rwanda and Burundi
-*currently working in rwanda and burundi
+*offers low-cost mobile phone charging services and other consumer products such as mobile money transfers, mobile air time and plans to provide WIFI services in future.
-*can charge a lot of mobile phones, sell mobile air time and so on
+*mobile kiosk
 *can be remotely monitored
-*prototying with new models
+*prototyping with new models
-Link:&nbsp;[http://www.a-r-e-d.com/ http://www.a-r-e-d.com/]
+More Information: [http://www.a-r-e-d.com/ http://www.a-r-e-d.com/]
 == Heri ==
-*functional since 2012
+*founded in 2012
-*Based in Madagascar
+*based in Madagascar
-*stationary kiosk /solar unit
+*stationary kiosks run by local women operators
 *kiosk are designed to last the extreme weather condition in Madagascar including both cyclone with wind sped up to 250 km/hr as well as severe flooding
-*kiosk owned by local entrepreneurs (women)
+*includes roof top solar that powers a lot of household appliances (such as lamps and phone chargers) which the customers can either purchase, pay for per use or rent for varying lengths of time.
 *flexible payment services to customers
-*all kiosk offer lamps and phone charges, some also offfers additional products like refrigerators, printer or electric razors
+*all kiosk offer lamps and phone charges, some offer additional products like cooling drinks,printing or cutting hair using electric razors.
-<br/>
+= Further Information =
-Link:&nbsp;[http://www.beheri.com/NL http://www.beheri.com/NL]
+[[Category:Solar]]
 = Further Information =

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-== After sales Service ==
+== After Sales Service ==
-Like any other business, after sales service is also an important aspect of running solar kiosk. However,the remote location of the kiosk could result in days before any defects in a product fixed.
+Possible Solution:<br/>
 *Provide technical training to the local operators to ensure fast and efficient after sale services
-*Conduct technical training as well a awareness programs so that the local population is familiar with basic maintenance of the products and could adopt behaviors that prevent wear and tear of the product.
+*Conduct technical training as well as awareness programs so that the local population is familiar with the basic maintenance of the solar products and could adopt behaviors that prevent wear and tear of the product.
-*Conduct regular feedback loops and surveys. Additionally, keep in touch with the key persons in the village to continue with the feedback loop.
+*Conduct regular feedback loops and surveys to understand the problems, people face about using a particular solar product. Additionally, keep in touch with the key persons in the village to continue with the feedback loop about the possible difficulties that the local population might face while using the solar products.
 = Solar Kiosks: Examples =

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 Possible Solutions:
 *The kiosk owner/operator should establish a clear contract with the customer to set the rules for ownership as well as for rental services. It should also held the customer responsible in case of mishandling.
-*While renting out products, the customers should be required to deposit upfront: This deposit should only be returned when they return the product or will be used to reimburse the kiosk operator in case of damages incurred. (asking for deposit upfront can be tricky as most of the customers are poor population who might not be able to afford the services).
+*While renting out products, the customers should be required to deposit upfront. This deposit should only be returned when they return the product or should be used to reimburse the kiosk operator in case of damages incurred. However, asking for deposit upfront can be tricky as most of the customers are poor and might not be able to afford this additional services.