Innovating for Mini-Grid Electrification: Case Studies and System Advances
1.1 Billion people around the world are without any access to electricity. For the majority of ?these, providing power via utility is impossible. For this reason, mini-grid solutions become the most preferred way of servicing these areas in terms of financial feasibility and environmental friendliness. This presentation discusses technology innovations and systems for providing expandability and uninterruptable power in rural electrification scenarios where harsh weather conditions are a significant concern. The emphasis is on user friendliness as well as ease of installation and maintenance.
The presentation gives more details on the challenges in the areas without access to electricity -- Sub Saharan Africa in particular -- and how to effectively address these issues. Interesting and challenging case studies for hybrid (off-grid) power implementations in various areas will be examined, including a college in Nigeria, bus terminals in Indonesia, a military base in Paraguay, and a safari lodge in South Africa.
Speaker
Elena Gatcheva
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
International Power Supply AD
Elena Gacheva is Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at International Power Supply and has over 17 years experience in international business and sales. Elena is implementing the international market expansion strategy for the most advanced internationally recognized hybrid (off-grid) power conversion system, EXERON (www.exeron.com -- an ees and SpaceX Award winner, recently patented in USA). With almost three decades experience in the power supply area, a patent, military certification and a footprint in 58 countries on all 7 continents, IPS -- and Elena in particular - is working with companies worldwide to integrate IPS' innovative power solutions for mini- and smart-grids in the defense, oil & gas and telecom areas.
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
International Power Supply AD
Elena Gacheva is Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at International Power Supply and has over 17 years experience in international business and sales. Elena is implementing the international market expansion strategy for the most advanced internationally recognized hybrid (off-grid) power conversion system, EXERON (www.exeron.com -- an ees and SpaceX Award winner, recently patented in USA). With almost three decades experience in the power supply area, a patent, military certification and a footprint in 58 countries on all 7 continents, IPS -- and Elena in particular - is working with companies worldwide to integrate IPS' innovative power solutions for mini- and smart-grids in the defense, oil & gas and telecom areas.