Quintessential Solar

Mass deployer of innovative decentralized clean energy solutions in Africa

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This week with @Sheanorayomi, CO-Founder at @Voltaev, focusing on “The Rise Of Electric Vehicles In Africa” proudly sponsored by @Schneider_NG #GridlessAfrica #GAWesternAfrica #Voltaev #Rise #ElectricVehicles #Africa

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Key Stakeholder Groups playing an instrumental role in accelerating the deployment of Clean Energy in Africa. Which group do you or your organization represent? Comment & Retweet #GridlessAfrica

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We have a Nigeria Energy Forum delegate pass (worth N35,000) up for grabs!

To win, RT and reply this tweet with why you want to attend. You also have to be in Lagos to qualify.
Winner will be contacted on Sunday 7 Apr 2019.
#Nigeria #Energy #PowerSector #GridlessAfrica #NEF2019

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Sponsored Post: Nigeria’s first and most reliable online solar marketplace https://t.co/7bqlX6aFVW @TheSolarShopLtd #GridlessAfrica #GASouthernAfrica #STEM #RenewableEnergy #Generation

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Want to know more about events and new developments in the African Clean Energy Sector? Sign up for Gridless Africa's Newsletter - https://t.co/DhXlPbIx4R #GridlessAfrica #GASouthernAfrica #STEM #RenewableEnergy #Generation

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Are you making an impact in the African clean energy sector? If yes, be featured on our Series - https://t.co/38LO4wfccU #GridlessAfrica #GASouthernAfrica #STEM #RenewableEnergy #Generation

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica @TheSolarShopLtd Thank you so much for having me! It has been a pleasure. @TheSolarShopLtd #GridlessAfrica #GASouthernAfrica #STEM #RenewableEnergy #Generation

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Many thanks to Samson Sahmland-Bowling, Co-founder at @localelec, for sharing to us insights on “STEM Learning Platform for Renewable Energy Generation” proudly sponsored by @TheSolarShopLtd #GridlessAfrica #GASouthernAfrica #STEM #RenewableEnergy #Generation

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica A10d We are always looking for people who are interested in developing renewable energy technologies and would like support doing so. We are also very interested in talking to people who have experience with teaching electronics. #GridlessAfrica E

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica A10b Simon handles all operational aspects of the business. He does our financial modelling and business analytics. I lead our technical development. I am a self-trained #electronic engineer and designed the Le1. #GridlessAfrica

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica A10a @GranvilleWood leads our strategic partnerships. At the age of 16 Granville built a robot gripper arm out of old dvd motors, he is a big inspiration. @charliecthomas runs our social media. She has been instrumental in getting our name out there. #GridlessAfrica

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Q10: @localelec Please tell us a bit about the team of individuals that makes up @localelec. Do you have volunteer or employment opportunities for interested persons? #GridlessAfrica #GASouthernAfrica

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica A9b In order to overcome this we have been working closely with teachers to support them in using the Le1 in the classroom. We are also developing a programme of in-school champions who will lead the implementation of our materials in the classroom. #GridlessAfrica E

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica A9a We operate on a train the trainer model. However this can be difficult as there is sometimes a lack of capacity within institutions to carry the programme forward. #GridlessAfrica

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Q9: @localelec Would you mind sharing some interesting challenges your company has faced especially in running the Le1 program? #GridlessAfrica #GASouthernAfrica

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica A8c We are inspired by the efforts of organisations like @arduino, @Raspberry_Pi @Solar_Sister and people like @afromusing who have massively increased the number of people who are able to take part in driving innovation. #GridlessAfrica E

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica A8b Initially it is about widening access to the skills required. Currently there are 76,000 people working in renewable energy in Africa compared to over 1,200,000 in Europe (see https://t.co/w7d7OcycyY). #GridlessAfrica #powereingjobs @IRENA @Power4All2025

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica A8a Ultimately our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the electricity they need. Our key metric is the extent to which students who go through programmes like ours are able to contribute towards this happening. #GridlessAfrica

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Q8: @localelec From your perspective, what metrics should be used in assessing the quality of  STEM learning platforms like Le1 which are specifically related to the subject of renewable energy? #GridlessAfrica #GASouthernAfrica

[The Local Electricity Project @localelec]

@GridlessAfrica A7d Another student used the Le1 to create a hand crank generator for emergency situations using a $2 motor. Two other students are developing an energy monitoring system and a new battery charging solution. #GridlessAfrica E