Delivering Value: Using Smart Technologies to Power a Multiple Service Utility
Making rural microgrids financially sustainable is a challenge. This presentation will explore one way of improving both customer value and microgrid economics: using smart technologies to provide multiple services on the microgrid.
Key Takeaways:
- Brief overview of the history of MeshPower and rural microgrid business models
- The role of smart technologies in enabling different business models
- Description of the multi service delivery model (electricity, gas, internet, water) and what MeshPower is doing
- Learnings and ways forward
Richard Mori
Co-founder and CEO,
MeshPower Rwanda
As Co-Founder and CEO of MeshPower Rwanda, Richard has developed solar PV microgrids across Rwanda, connecting over 80 communities to clean reliable power. MeshPower is a vertically integrated company, managing both the software and hardware for smart grid metering and control, as well as building, owning and operating grids in rural areas. MeshPower focuses on smart, cost effective solutions, including low voltage DC grids and AC/DC hybrid grids. Moving beyond power, MeshPower's upcoming projects incorporate pay-as-you-go LPG and internet as well, using smart grid technologies to provide a full multi-service utility.
Co-founder and CEO,
MeshPower Rwanda
As Co-Founder and CEO of MeshPower Rwanda, Richard has developed solar PV microgrids across Rwanda, connecting over 80 communities to clean reliable power. MeshPower is a vertically integrated company, managing both the software and hardware for smart grid metering and control, as well as building, owning and operating grids in rural areas. MeshPower focuses on smart, cost effective solutions, including low voltage DC grids and AC/DC hybrid grids. Moving beyond power, MeshPower's upcoming projects incorporate pay-as-you-go LPG and internet as well, using smart grid technologies to provide a full multi-service utility.