IEEE Smart Village SunBlazer IV
IEEE Smart Village
SunBlazer IV is an easy to deploy modular type solar energy system.
IEEE Smart Village SunBlazer IV is a modular lightweight, solar photovoltaic (PV) community base station for mobile devices, lights, and other small electronic equipment. The product is a newer version of IEEE Smart SunBlazer II. The system is designed to provide sustainable energy for communities without grid connections.
IEEE is the International Engineering Society for Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
IEEE Smart Village has programs underway in Cameroon, India, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Sudan, Uganda, Vietnam, and Zambia.
Local entrepreneurs can apply for full funding of the implementation of a SunBlazer II in their community through IEEE Smart Village
IEEE Smart Village is funded through three significant channels: IEEE Foundation and Societies, Corporate Donations, and Individual donations.
Use of the batteries amounts to about 6.50 USD per month for end users per battery pack.
Direct competitors include SunZilla, SolarTurtle, and SOLARKIOSK EHUB.
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Communities that lack access to the electric grid.