Design Supply Infrastructure

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Definitions

1. Define the Geographical Scope of the project
2. Assess available energy resources
3. Size the system
4. Select the system configuration
5. Design the distribution system

Existing Tools and Resources

Challenges

Guiding Principles

1. Current applicable standards

• Quality standards for SAS and mini-grid products
  • Product certification
  • Importation certification

2. Use of open source designs

• Benefits: publicly available, easy to reproduce, develop and maintain
• Consider Software and Hardware designs
• E.g. Electronic Load Controllers (ELC)

3. Focus on the use of regional materials and operations

• Generate new income sources and jobs
• Localisation can include following sectors:
  • Acquisition, component assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, customer service, …

4. Including End-of-life aspects

• Optimization of product life-cycles
• Establish an e-waste strategy, including e.g.
  • After-sale service
  • Take-back and collection systems
  • Second-life batteries

Case Study