Shanil Samarakoon
@shanilsam.bsky.social
PhD | Human geographer focused on energy transitions | Co-Founder of Empower Projects | Currently thinking about issues of #repair and #ewaste in the solar sector.
Li-ion batteries, a key waste object when it comes to off-grid #solar products across the Global South.
There is a lack of standardisation in the usage of these batteries, and acute challenges in getting spares. When available, replacements can double the productive lifespan of these products.
There is a lack of standardisation in the usage of these batteries, and acute challenges in getting spares. When available, replacements can double the productive lifespan of these products.
December 9, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Li-ion batteries, a key waste object when it comes to off-grid #solar products across the Global South.
There is a lack of standardisation in the usage of these batteries, and acute challenges in getting spares. When available, replacements can double the productive lifespan of these products.
There is a lack of standardisation in the usage of these batteries, and acute challenges in getting spares. When available, replacements can double the productive lifespan of these products.
Some amazing fieldwork experiences this year. A highlight was spending time with Solar Aid & 3rd party repair technicians in #Zambia. Incredible to note that the productive lives of these small (but often essential )solar products can be effectively doubled through Li-ion battery replacements.
December 2, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Some amazing fieldwork experiences this year. A highlight was spending time with Solar Aid & 3rd party repair technicians in #Zambia. Incredible to note that the productive lives of these small (but often essential )solar products can be effectively doubled through Li-ion battery replacements.