For most of us, keeping the lights on and our appliances working is a matter of convenience – if the power goes out, it’s an aggravation more than a worry. But for many who depend on energy-reliant medical devices, electricity outages are a deeply concerning matter, and could potentially result in a life-or-death situation. Millions […]

The number of people worldwide who currently depend on off-grid energy sources numbers in the millions. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an estimated 115 million people around the globe rely on solar lights, with another 25 million individuals depending on solar home systems or a connection to a solar-power energy grid. Another […]

The scalability of any technology is critical for a variety of reasons – if a technology is scalable, it’s amenable to being ramped up quickly, it can easily handle increases in demand, and it’s able to resolve sudden shortages in supply. When it comes to energy, scalability is non-negotiable. Global economic growth is continuing apace, […]