Smart Solar Ensures Services at Remote Communities across the World

Published at RenewableEnergyWorld.com --- The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as one of the hottest topics, covering home security systems to refrigerators that tell you when to buy milk. The technology, which extends connectivity and computing capability to devices that are not normally considered computers and allows these devices to generate and exchange data with minimal human intervention, is now integrated into off-grid solar, creating “smart” solar.

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BBOXX, a solar solutions company, and Aeris, an IoT provider, teamed up to deliver solar energy to people living in off-grid communities in the developing world. The IoT connectivity enables BBOXX’s devices to be deployed in areas such as East and Central Africa, remotely monitored, with expedited deployment time.

People living in a rural off-grid area normally spend 6-8 percent of their incomes on energy costs, purchasing kerosene and batteries and charging their phones. For those people, BBOXX provides a range of solar powered battery boxes for an individual’s home to power up small electric appliances such as lights, mobile phones, and computers. The cost of a solar system is spread over time to make it more affordable.

“For BBOXX, and the solar industry in general, real-time access to data usage, alert management and device-connectivity management is critically important to monitor solar panel connections and improve service up time, ensuring maximum service quality,” Evan Whitelock, senior product marketing manager of Aeris, said. “Additionally, these real-time capabilities allow the service provider, such as BBOXX, to manage service delivery and reduce costs.”... Read More Here