Whilst some still argue about the business case for clean tech (Re:$/per kwatth), there is an obvious business case for cleantech in the communication industry. Energy cost amounts anywhere between 35-75% of an operating costs for a telecom operator and hence energy efficiency itself makes clear business sense. In emerging markets, high diesel costs, transport (sometimes via helicopter) and theft of this diesel, etc brings OPEX for energy close to 75%. India alone uses 2.7 billion litres of diesel to power mobile base stations.
1.6 billion people have no access to electricity and about the same have no access to communications. Thus you truly cannot think of bridging the Digital Divide without tackling Energy Poverty. Thomas Friedman called it “Where ET meets IT” and it is this unique coming together of Green ET (Energy Technology) and IT/ICT (Info-communications technology). There are clear business opportunities for innovation and application in emerging markets, and this is what G-ET-IT focuses on.
Back in August 2008 Digicel Pacific took their first step into hybrid energy solutions. The focus is practical, focusing on “…logistical problems of refueling and maintaining generators ….”. As mentioned in the press release:
Douglas Creevey, Chief Technical Officer for Digicel, said: ‘As oil becomes more scarce and expensive, renewable energy will be used more and [...]
…..PG&E would like to let you know about a Net Energy Metering (NEM) program enhancement that goes into effect this year. Late in 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger approved a new program feature (Assembly Bill 920 – Huffman – Solar and Wind Generation) that provides a new compensation option to your basic NEM program……
The World Bank’s Clean Technology Fund (CTF) announce today that they are investing $750 million into Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in North Africa. The investment is slated for five countries in the Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia. The goal is to deploy 11 “gigawatt-scale” power plants over a 3 [...]
Back in August 2008 Digicel Pacific took their first step into hybrid energy solutions. The focus is practical, focusing on “…logistical problems of refueling and maintaining generators ….”. As mentioned in the press release:
Douglas Creevey, Chief Technical Officer for Digicel, said: ‘As oil becomes more scarce and expensive, renewable energy will be used more and [...]
Back in August 2008 Digicel Pacific took their first step into hybrid energy solutions. The focus is practical, focusing on “…logistical problems of refueling and maintaining generators ….”. As mentioned in the press release:
Douglas Creevey, Chief Technical Officer for Digicel, said: ‘As oil becomes more scarce and expensive, renewable energy will be used more and [...]
A new Sanford University study to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) is yet another validation our clean energy can lead to sustainable business models.
Assess Solar Powered Irrigation in Africa
Solar-powered irrigation systems improve diet and income in rural sub-Saharan Africa, Stanford study finds
Solar-powered irrigation systems improve diet and income [...]