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Repair App and Repair Events to Enhance Solar Sustainability in Zambia

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Key Data

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Organisation

SolarAid

Duration

December 2021 - June 2023

Project Description

This project extends the life of small solar-powered products by providing better maintenance and repair options for low-income Zambians. Off-grid electricity system sustainability is increased through the development of a repair network. SolarAid identifies five repair technicians, ensuring that they follow clear codes of conduct, and trains them further focusing on the different kinds of solar-powered products available. Following, repair days for rural communities are organized. During these events, people can bring in their defect products for inspection and if possible to repair them. SolarAid provides the necessary spare parts and tools for these repairs, as the original manufacturers oftentimes do not provide these resources. Electronic waste is reduced by repairing defect solar-powered lights and other equipment instead of throwing it away and buying new products. Moreover, the overall consumption of fossil fuels is reduced as less generators need to run to produce electricity.

SolarAid has developed a repair app which provides repair guidance for different solar products. The app enables technicians to receive specific product repair information, and gives customers an opportunity to learn more about solar repair and expand on their own repair skills to extend the life of their solar products. This app is open-source and can be shared with anyone who is interested, which makes the project easily scalable and replicable in other countries.

GBE Component

Small Projects Fund

Categories

• Skills Development
• Business Development Support
• Energy Access

Factsheet

Location

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Country SPF

Zambia

Geographic coordinates of project site

13° 58' 10.20" S, 28° 40' 43.68" E

Latitude            Longitude

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• Repair App and Repair Events to Enhance Solar Sustainability in Zambia

• Skills Development

• Business Development Support
• Energy Access