The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited expressions of interest in supplying renewable energy systems to remote areas of the Himalayas.
The harsh demands of such an environment are indicated in the tender document, which stated the systems should be modular and easy to assemble because “the location is likely to be inaccessible by road. Most likely, every component will have to be transported on a backpack by human effort.”
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“Most likely, every component will have to be transported on a backpack by human effort.”. What happened to mules? The Indian Army of the Raj designed light artillery pieces that could be disassembled and transported over mountains by mule.
In just a hard environment, it will be interesting to see if such a system lasts. Here in the US, we already have data that high snow load climates significantly reduce the lifespan of PV panels in production use.
Daniel Mark Schwartz
Infinite Life Advisor