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Sep 18, 2014
Fritz Raake replied to Jessica Kleinberg's discussion Battery advice for Solar Home Systems
"For a small system as you describe the choice is realistically between AGM & Gel as tubular plates are only used in large banks using 2 or 6 V cells, not suitable for SHS. FLA batteries need maintenance & good ventilation, also…"
Sep 18, 2014
Fritz Raake replied to Jessica Kleinberg's discussion Battery advice for Solar Home Systems
"Generally speaking, AGM batteries are less capable of full discharge cycles than a Gel equivalent. Gel batteries also perform slightly better & have a longer life than AGM in hot climates.  Price - A cheap battery will always be attractive.…"
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Apr 10, 2014
Fritz Raake replied to Patricia Lai's discussion A request for solar street lighting resources
"Hi Patricia, you might contact Don Noot don@onestopgreen.com in Texas. Different options & plenty of experience. Sunny Regards, Fritz"
Apr 10, 2014
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Fritz Raake replied to Rob Hewitt's discussion Solar PV in Tanzania
"Hi Rob, drop me a line fritz@solaris-energy.ie and we can help you. We have imported solar PV equipment into Tanzania and have a local partner for that purpose. Sunny Regards, Fritz"
Mar 6, 2014
Fritz Raake replied to Computer Aid International's discussion Solar power companies in Ghana
"We have a local partner in Ghana and have some experience with IT electricity supply for schools in Africa. Just drop me a line fritz@solaris-energy.ie"
Jan 30, 2014
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Oct 3, 2013
Fritz Raake replied to Tamara Giltsoff's discussion South Africa off-grid solar sector – connections and market knowledge?
"Hi Tamara, you can also contact stewart@enviropower.co.za They've placed a sample order for a solar lighting starter kit but are just getting into the off-grid market. Sunny Regards, Fritz"
Oct 3, 2013
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This group is for discussion of innovative approaches to financing off-grid lighting products. A wide variety of strategies are being used, from highly informal lay-away arrangements to highly sophisticated ones using cell-phone banking to make payments based on remotely monitored light usage.Please share your thoughts and experiences with the other members.See More
Sep 18, 2013
Yotam Ariel commented on Fritz Raake's blog post Irish Charity install solar PV for Mulanje Mission Hospital
"Very nice!"
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Irish Charity install solar PV for Mulanje Mission Hospital

Recently the Irish charity Solar Without Frontiers (SWF) travelled to Malawi to install a solar PV array for the  Mulanje Mission Hospital. The project was undertaken in co-operation with Mulanje Mission Hospital and with primary funding from Wilde Ganzen and Electric Ireland. Solar Without Frontiers is a non-profit…See More
May 15, 2013
Fritz Raake replied to James Norman Bardsley's discussion Seeking allies in Malawi
"Hi James, my business partner (also in Blantyre!) and myself are approx. at the same stage as you, re import solar lanterns & other PV equipment and all these ventures struggle initially unless they have serious financial backing. As you say,…"
May 15, 2013
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Irish Charity install solar PV for Mulanje Mission Hospital

Recently the Irish charity Solar Without Frontiers (SWF) travelled to Malawi to install a solar PV array for the  Mulanje Mission Hospital. The project was undertaken in co-operation with Mulanje Mission Hospital and with primary funding from Wilde Ganzen and Electric Ireland. Solar Without Frontiers is a non-profit…See More
May 15, 2013

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Solaris Energy Systems
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Irish Charity install solar PV for Mulanje Mission Hospital

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Recently the Irish charity Solar Without Frontiers (SWF) travelled to Malawi to install a solar PV array for the  Mulanje Mission Hospital. The project was undertaken in co-operation with Mulanje Mission Hospital and with primary funding from Wilde Ganzen and Electric…

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