Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group AIDG Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group “Low Cost Renewable Energy Systems For Developing Countries”
Agenda • • • Introduction to AIDG The Need for RE Existing Technologies Lower Cost Options Q&A
What Is AIDG? “AIDG seeks to increase the use of appropriate technologies in developing countries through education, training, outreach, and business incubation. ”
The Need for RE • Poor Global Infrastructure – Large populations with limited access to basics – Expansion reliant on government and large corps • Existing Solutions – – Centralized, not localized Resolve and cause problems simultaneously Complex & expensive Mostly Non-Renewable
Grid Extensions 1. 6 Billion in the Dark
Filling the Gaps: Diesel Generation – – High Fuel Prices Greenhouse Emissions Noisy Reliance on Fuel Delivery
Benefits of RE • Increased Self Reliance • Lower Distribution Costs • Community and Family Financed
Traditional RE Problems Cost Complexity Reliance on Foreign Goods
Traditional RE Solar 3 KW List Price $22, 869. 00 Special Offer $18, 870. 00 !!! (Price Before Rebate)
Traditional RE Wind
Traditional RE Hydro • It takes a village (sometimes several) to afford 100 KW hydro