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vincenzo capogna replied to Huashan Wang's discussion PAYG - a way to break the price/value paradox in the group Pay-As-You-Go strategies"Hi Huashan,
This topic is very interesting and in SunnyMoney we are working with many partners to develop and pilot PAYG product. In SunnyMoney, I'm actually the responsible for these projects (Eduardo used to be the manager of the…"
vincenzo capogna joined Evan Mills's group
Pay-As-You-Go strategies
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
vincenzo capogna commented on Chad Lipton's blog post In the Push to Expand Energy Access, Companies Eye Loan Guarantees"Very interesting! Thank you for sharing. "
vincenzo capogna replied to Kilien de Renty's discussion What are the best practices in terms of battery recycling?"Hi Martin,
Regarding the web-site, I'm sorry you've experienced this problem. I'm sure it is a temporary one. I'll check with the group administrator and I'll let you know.
Regarding the battery technology, using…"
vincenzo capogna replied to Kilien de Renty's discussion What are the best practices in terms of battery recycling?"Hi Kilien,
My understanding is that your company will sell and install DC solar kits with Lead-Acid battery in West Africa. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
In terms of (solar) waste management, there are different aspects (e.g.…"
vincenzo capogna replied to Vivian Vendeirinho's discussion Negative environmental impact of solar portable lamps?"Hi Vivian,
Regarding the impact of kerosene and solar lights, I have uploaded 2 Lighting Africa presentations (from the conference in 2012) regarding 2 studies: one from Luminanet and one from lighting global.
Regarding the disposal of solar…"
vincenzo capogna replied to Lucas Zaehringer's discussion How to include RECYCLING in a solar business model?"Hi Pamela,
Thank you for your feedback. I'd be very interested in knowing more about your two project in Kenya. Please let me know if you have any report you'd share with us and/or if you are available for a meeting in…"
vincenzo capogna replied to Lucas Zaehringer's discussion How to include RECYCLING in a solar business model?"Hello Lucas,
I'm also currently looking at way to reduce the environmental impact of solar lights waste for SunnyMoney/SolarAid. We start contacting the following companies and organisations (working in Kenya, Tanzania or in SSA in…"
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Patrick Velasco commented on Patrick Velasco's event 3rd Africa Mini Grids Summit 2016 Tanzania"If you are nearby Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam today or tomorrow, you may wish to drop by and…"
Eng. Matthew Matimbwi's discussion was featuredSub standard solar products
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Aaron Wong added a discussion to the group Products
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Chris Moller posted a blog postOff-grid Domestic Appliances: Which is better, Purchase or Rental?
Two competing models are emerging for provision of off-grid electricity systems in the Developing…See More
Aaron Wong posted a blog postA blog of solar products manufacturing, sourcing knowledges.
There is always huge solar market in the Africa. I heard a lot that poor quality solar products is…See More
Patrick Velasco updated an event
3rd Africa Mini Grids Summit 2016 Tanzania at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
November 28, 2016 to November 29, 2016
The Only Authoritative Platform to Meet Relevant Industry Stakeholders and Deep Dive into Issues…See More
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