Affordable Sustainable Lighting Technologies-Entrepreneurial Opportunities in South Asia

Forum: South Asia Lighting TransformationForum: South Asia Lighting Transformation January 17-19, 2011

Malé, Maldives18 th Jan 2011 @ 3 Pm18 th Jan 2011 @ 3 Pm

Er Ch Venkatewara Rao, B.E.,M.B.ACoOrdinator – Energy Conservation Mission

CEO GLOBAL TELELINKS Hyderabad-IndiaCEO GLOBAL TELELINKS Hyderabad-India

www.prakruthipower.com

e-mail: cvraosd@gmail.com M:+919949011955

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FocusThe Main Focus is in developing a “Sustainable Energy –Affordable Cost Effective Lighting Solutions for Small Local Enterprises” The Package is designed to:

Demystify technology, make it modular and understandable.Address Last mile Issues

Create Green Jobs at Grass root level, enhance product acceptance,

maintenenace repair,remove the doubts about Solar performance

Eco friendly & pollution free Reduce Kerosene usage Eco-friendly & pollution free. Reduce Kerosene usage Portable, light weight, robust with low maintenance.Highly reliable due to solid state technology & storage systems which give stable output even in extreme climatic variations.Enhances income earning opportunities, provides livelihood, generates primary &

secondary rural empowerment creating a ripple effect.

Solar Off Grid  The  Last Mile  PromisePromise

Empowerment  and EmploymentStretch  the Waaaattttttttttttttttttttt.Enhanced  income  earning opportunities  to  rural  en employed  women  and  Specially  gifted  ChildrenS l  LED Off G id  Li h i      ll    id   Solar LED Off Grid  Lighting can  actually  provide  meaning  full solutionsDe Mystifies  The “Black Boxes” enables  local repair De Mystifies  The  Black Boxes  enables  local repair and maintenancesEnhances  reliability and sustainabilityy yDemand  suppression  leads  to Lower  costs  larger  volumes a nd  wider  spread  of Off Grid Lighting

Power Requirements-Off Grid AppsRural power needs are essentially centered aroundRural power needs are essentially centered around

Lighting: Basic need- enhances productivity, literacy, empowerment generating incomesempowerment, generating incomes.

Mobiles: Will become a lifeline for receiving money transfers, networking with family, friends and y , g y,business. Mobile charging will assume great importance in the future as many packets of information will be delivered via Mobile platformsinformation will be delivered via Mobile platforms.

Infotainment: Information, empowerment, and entertainment improves quality of life. 3G servicesp q yLiteracy: Enhancement with educational programs will create livelihoods.

A Sustainable Integrated Solar LED SolutionSustainable Energy –Cost Effective Lighting Solutionsgy g g

1. LED Lights 2.Multiple Lighting levels(Energy saving), 3. Lithium-Ion battery 4. Solar panel 5.Community DC charger.

Different Business Modules for sustainability are

Entrepreneur Models. a)Sale of Stand alone Lanterns with panelsa)Sale of Stand alone Lanterns with panels

Local Assembly, Sale & Distribution , Repair and Maintenanceb)Centralized Community Charging Station-Hiring Lamps

a)In individual ownership module each house will have one solar Home a)In individual ownership module, each house will have one solar Home Light / study Lamp, with a solar panel for charging . The role of the entrepreneur is the assembly of lamps ,sale ,service and AMC. Solar lamps without solar panel, will use the community charging station for h i l b icharging lamp batteries.

b)Centralized Community Charging Station-Hiring ModelsEntrepreneur takes up assembling, sale & distribution of lamps, hire lamps and/or provide charging facility. As he is assembling the Lamps he can also attend to minor repairs etc

Employment Potential1. A centralized assembling unit-One for Each District

• Provides employment for 10/20 persons-unskilled and uneducated old and handicapped

• Assembly up to 200 Lanterns per day( 3 people)• Hiring of Lamps collection and Battery charging

Income from Charging of Lanterns • Income from Charging of Lanterns • Have dealers at various levels as collection agents.• Mobile Charging/lanterns/Lamps for a fee• Portable Charging Stations to visit Villages• Portable Charging Stations to visit Villages• Facilitates Local repair and service enhancing credibility• SHG/NGOs can provide market assistance

• Investment: Less than USD 5000 for working Capital• No capital Investment in equipment tools.(Max USD 100)• Space requirement is modest-30 sq meters

PRODUCTINFORMATIONINFORMATION

Products - Solar LanternFeaturesFeatures

1/2/3 W, 3 step switching for power optimization/saving.B k 3 10 h h d 25 85 h fi Back up 3-10 hrs at step three and 25 to 85 hours at first step. Long life, rechargeable Lithium ion batteries, life > 600 recharge cycles.Multiple charging options(Adds flexibility)a. Motorcycle/Bicycle /Car charger(12V)b Thick pin Nokia mobile chargerb. Thick pin Nokia mobile chargerc. 6V Solar PV panel/ USB PortFlexible Usage-indoor/outdoor etcHigh Grade Light weight (<300 gm),unbreakable ABS plastic components.Protection against overcharge/discharge.Protection against overcharge/discharge.Uniform Light levels over discharge cycle.

Products –Student Study Kit (study Lamp/Fan < 4 W power consumption)

Features-Study Light

0.5W white LED, illumination level 44 LMBack p 3 4 ho sBack up 3-4 hoursUnbreakable, portable & AestheticUses rechargeable Ni-Mh batteriesMultiple charging options:Multiple charging options:

a. Thick pin Nokia mobile chargerb. USB portc. 6V solar panelc. 6V solar paneld. Car/Motorcycle/Bicycle mobile chargere. Overcharge & discharge protection

Features-USB Fans( can be Solar Powered)Fan powered by USB port of a laptop/desktopsGood air deliveryProvision for rechargeable batteries/solarSoft & flexible rubber blades

Solar DC Generator 5V-Community Charger-Community ChargerFeatures

20 ports for charging 20 devices at a time20 ports for charging 20 devices at a time.

Multiple Input Source option

a. 100Wp-150Wp solar PV panels

b 15V 10A rectified AC inputb. 15V, 10A rectified AC input

c. Pedal options are intergrted15V, <10A pedal input

Battery: Lithium Ion power pack 12.6V, 11Ah

Lead Acid battery 12V up to 50 Ah

Input Voltage: DC 9-24V/10A with fuse 250V/20A

Output: 5V DC & 500 mah at each port

Charges various gadgets like solar lanterns, study lamps, home lights, multipurpose head lamps and other digital devices etc.

Complete dynamic operation with automatic change over from solar power to battery

Constant DC 15V/5A output to charge external battery with indicators.

Solar DC Generator 8VF tFeatures

12 ports for charging 12 devices at a time.

M lti l I t S tiMultiple Input Source options

a. 100Wp-150Wp solar PV panels

b. 15V, 10A rectified AC input

c. Pedal options are intergrted15V, <10A pedal input

Battery: Lithium Ion power pack 12.6V, 11Ah or Lead Acid battery 12V up to 50 Ah

Input Voltage: DC 9-24V/10A with fuse 250V/20A

Output: 8V DC & 700 mah/port

Specially designed to address the issue of charging the existing huge population of 6 V 4.5 AH Lead acid battery powered Solar Lanterns . Other devices using similar battery can be charged

Complete dynamic operation with automatic change over from solar po e to b tte hen n i not il ble nd d ing nightpower to battery when sun is not available and during nights.

Constant DC 15V/5A output to charge external battery with indicators.

Motor Cycle Charger

FeaturesA versatile gadget for rural areas A versatile gadget for rural areas where power is not available or when travelling.when travelling.Power generation when vehicle is in motion.Inbuilt protection for mobile safety.Can charge other devices like home light, study lamp t ki 5Vetc working on 5V.

Convenient for farmers ,travelers, salesmen, courier agents, delivery boys, police, during disaster times agents, delivery boys, police, during disaster times etc.

Bicycle Mobile Charger-Dynamo ConceptFeatures

Power generation when vehicle is in motion.gInbuilt protection for mobile safety.Can also charge other products like home light, study llamp etc.Versatile gadget for Rural areas.Convenient for travelers Convenient for travelers, courier agents, delivery boys,police, students, disaster times police, students, disaster times like floods, earthquakes, etc.Can be fixed on Tri cycles also.

Advantages- Opportunities

De centralized solutions easy to adapt and spread. Easy & Wide dispersal of “energy solution” y p gyincreasing and also dispersing employment opportunities widely.Local accessibility of service & spares increases Local accessibility of service & spares increases confidence, creates employment & livelihood. Empowerment due to easy & assured lighting.p y g gProduct designed for local assembly, employment sales and service.

Enhanced income generation opportunities due to Quality Light availability

• Education: Students benefit from better & more light quality.• Income generation: Activities like tailoring, knitting etc can be

easily carried out even when after sunseteasily carried out even when after sunset.• Portable Lanterns facilitate movement at Night times.• High Quality materials use makes the product highly reliable

d U b k bland Unbreakable.

Other Benefits

Reduced Kerosene use implies reduction in Import of Crude Oil. Lower distribution costs t t d f fi h d d storage costs and fewer fire hazards and

enhances safetyFree from increasing fuel prices fluctuations.Free from increasing fuel prices fluctuations.Energy security due to localization and solar usage.Reduced Imports/ Forex savings. Assured and easy availability without dependence on any agency for fueldependence on any agency for fuel.Environment benefit-Reduced Carbon footprint.

Environmental ImpactpReduction in Kerosene use-Fuel Savings-Reduced carbon emissions-Air quality improvement better health.Per Lantern-UNFCC stats 0.08 Ton of Co2 reduction- per annum

Global Impact1.5 Billion global population using  1  Liter  per monthAbout 18 Billion Liters  per  annumbout 8 B o te s pe a u15 Million of tons  of  Crude(about 150 Bulk tankers  of  100,000 Tons) (0.8075 Kg/Liter), ) ( 75 g )Reduced  pollution  due to reduction in Shipping /Refining/Local  distribution, storage, pilferage, g g p gspillage footprints.User  end savings: Commute  time, transportation  costs, storage  and holding costs.

Individual Impact• Every individual benefited due to 

availability of quality light extending opportunities y q y g g ppfor doing various works during evenings/nights.

• Students can study, women can pursue their activities.Students can study, women can pursue their activities.• Improvement of health due to avoidance of indoor pollution.p

• Livelihood & empowerment opportunities.

Case study – Gundluru Village• Gundluru is a small tribal hamlet in Khammam district of A.P.

without any electricity. Due to its location there is no possibility of any grid power coming to this village.

• This hamlet has been installed with a community charging system, and all the houses have been provided with Home Light.

SKD Picture

General view of components Front View Back View Reflector

1 W LED PCB Assembly Charging Port Battery Packs

Energy Efficiency and ConservationSuppress Demand by improving  efficiency.Reduce  Generation Requirement   with Increasing  LED  ffi i    (    tt  t     W tt)efficiency   (70  watt  to 12  Watt)Reduce Panel Size  and  decreasing Panel costs( Under  2  $ now and  below  1$  Wp  by  2015now and  below  1$  Wp  by  2015Reduce Battery SizeReduce  Capital CostsReduce  Capital CostsIncrease reliabilityIncrease  life  by  3/5 FoldIncrease  life  by  3/5 FoldReduce  maintenance CostLocal Empowerment  with  Innovative  designingp g g

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS

Move  over……..CFLs LED For Retro Fit

Old  ti  CFL New Generation LED CFL Old generation CFL ‐Mercury

Quantum LeapThe  Consumption  is  reduced  by  over  50%No  Mercury Problem3/5 Longer Life  lesser  maintenance  costsCan  be  powered by Solar panels  due  to Lower  panel  i     d  sizes a nd  costsHigher  CDM  returnsL  CDM  b fit (    h   /   h   i   Longer CDM  benefits( 50000  hours  /5  hours  is  about  10000  days  or  about  25  years)When coupled  in Home Lighting systems  Lower  When coupled  in Home Lighting systems  Lower  panel cost  lower  system cost

Local Sourcing:Customer Advantage

Assurance of across the counter delivery, repair and ssu a ce o ac oss t e cou te de e y, epa a dmaintenance and battery change.Greater faith in the product due to local entrepreneur managing the operations.Easy availability by  various  business models.Pay per use  or Daily  installmentsTransfer of asset Like EMIs( Car/Two wheeler)

Potential AssemblersUneducated  unemployed , youth,  women  and  handicapped  adults.ppSkill set  required is  minimal.No Soldering or  requirement  of electricityNo Soldering or  requirement  of electricity.Requires  no  Tools  which need  power.Easy  to Assemble.  7  steps and  180  seconds  to  assemble a lamp.Requirement  of  tools  and  space minimal.

Space/Man Power Requirements

200 Lamps/Day, 5000 Lanterns/Month3 Work Benches  6 persons One Supervisor3 Work Benches  6 persons One SupervisorNo power requiredStore  room  for  Kits( 5 sq meters)( 5 q )Store Room for Assembled  unitsMarketing Coordinator/AccountsgMulti meter and Solar panels

Products which can be Assembled

Solar lanterns Study LightsSolar lanterns Study Lights

ConclusionThe Initiatives for South Asia Lighting Transformation and off gird Lighting solutions systems must be reliable robust sustainable systems must be reliable , robust, sustainable addressing holistically, environmental, livelihood, empowerment, & employment issues.

Piece meal solutions will not provide the answer to the growing energy needs of the g g gyrural population and solve the micro infra needs. Infra development is essential for faster economic growth improvement in the faster economic growth, improvement in the quality of life, prevent urban migration and pave the way for possible reverse migration.

Sustainable SoltionsSolar A C generator Pedal power Options

Solar SolutionsH  Li hti  Home Lighting Systems(HLS)

Complete HLS with A C OUTPUT

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