SOLshare Lets Bangladesh Residents Sell Solar Power To Neighbors
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For millions of people living in remote villages across Bangladesh, electricity is still hard to get. These communities are far from existing power lines, making it difficult to bring electricity to their homes. Some residents use their own solar panels. However, many low-income families cannot afford the high cost of buying and installing them. To solve this problem, a startup called SOLshare has come up with an innovative solution. The company has built a system that allows neighbors to sell their extra solar power to nearby homes.
The idea of selling excess solar power came from the residents themselves. Homes with solar panels often made more electricity than they needed, especially on sunny afternoons. Instead of letting the extra power go to waste, some villagers ran extension cords to nearby homes without electricity. They kept track of how much electricity their neighbors used and collected payment the next morning.
To make this system easier and more reliable, SOLshare developed a smart meter. The device is installed in each participating home. It helps record how much electricity is shared and the amount each neighbor needs to pay.
SOLshare also provides other clean energy solutions. The company installs rooftop solar systems for businesses and has developed rechargeable battery systems for electric rickshaws. These three-wheeled vehicles are widely used to carry passengers and goods across Bangladesh.
Looking ahead, SOLshare plans to help more communities across Asia and Africa build clean energy networks. The company hopes its technology will make it easier for people to share and access reliable electricity.
Resources: Fastcompany.com, solshare.com
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15 Comments
imcoolbruh10 dayswow really cool man- rydulobijila17 daysthis is splendid!!!!!!!!!!
1runner6717 daysBut they are so nice- 1runner6717 daysI would do this for free
jugni17 daysthis is the best example of generosity.....virtue brings modern technology
godismysavior17 daysthats rly smart!
cozyfox17 dayswhoever first thought of sharing electricity is honestly really smart tbh
turntochrist19 daysThat's so cool and helpful- vepesupaduke19 daysBig brain
thejackguy19 daysSelling energy is probably the last thing that I would come up with…this is why they hire smart people
smartreader16 daysis the company who thought of it is a start up right. amgeine how that looks on college aplicashins- fedatewywity1 dayNo the residents themselves suggested.
