Microgrid operators in emerging markets often struggle with electricity and revenue loss because of non-payment, load management challenges, and poor customer service. To address this, SparkMeter, which offers grid management solutions, is expanding its emerging market play with $12 million in new financing. The Series A financing was led by … [Read more...]
First Microgrid in Haiti: The Road to Feminist Electrification
June 21, 2016 By
The EarthSpark team spent five years developing their first microgrid in Haiti. Inaugurated in June 2015, it is currently serving 449 homes and businesses with affordable, reliable electricity 24/7. The grid contains 93 kW of PV panels, a 30 kVa generator back up and 410 kWh of battery storage. Learn more about the technical details of the first … [Read more...]
