25th June 2025
Bigger scale, but nevertheless off grid, solar energy systems have been built and are being used in developing countries. The university of Southampton has been involved in pioneering mini grids which provide solar powered electricity and batteries that allow whole communities including schools, clinics and businesses to have 24 access to electricity. Some of the projects double up as units that collect and store rain water during the rainy season to provide the communities with water.
Their website provides details of schemes that have been up and running for more than 10 years
The Green Tau 