Wouldn't it be possible to buy a system with solar panels to get electricity? I know that solar panels are getting cheaper all the time, and it's even possible (sometimes) to get them for free.
I'm telling you this because I live in a "developed" country, but I don't have access to electricity by choice:
- Firstly, because I live in a converted van. So to have electricity inside, I have a solar panel connected to a large storage battery.
- Secondly, because on the land I've bought, I don't intend to connect to the public electricity grid because the price increases by 15% every 3 months or so. So I'm also planning an electrical system with solar panels.
That's why I was wondering if this is something you could do? It's a small investment at first, but then it's free for life! (well, until your storage battery stops working).
On the contrary, solar panels and battery-interver systems do not get cheaper here. The inflation affects the price of everything and things only get more and more expensive by the day. If it costs 100 USD to set on up today, it could cost 110 USD the next day. So you can imagine why it isn't exactly easy to set up, in as much as it is the most viable solution to these electricity problems from the grid. It really isn't a small investment at first over here, but it sure would be worth it for a very long time until the batteries begin to pack up.
Another thing is, even if I set up the solar backup system, which would likely be at my family's home, I most certainly cannot move it around with me. So now that I am miles and miles away from home, assuming that I have such a system back at home, I am over here dealing with the electricity problems. It's a nationwide problem.
Okay, I understand. Yes, it sounds like a fairly complex problem, but I'm sure there can be many solutions.
Perhaps there are NGOs or international initiatives that offer grants.
the possibility of setting up a community solar system where several households or an entire community can invest in a large solar system. I think this could reduce costs per household and provide a stable source of energy for several families.
Of course, it's difficult to set up, but I think it will always be more stable than the electricity supplied by the country?
In fact, since you're working online, you need electricity. You'd have to calculate how much money you lose when you don't have access to electricity. Then you'd know how profitable it is to invest in solar energy.
But I agree with you, it's really very difficult!
I actually do need electricity very often. And that's why I am looking into investing in solar energy as that is more reliable than the electricity from the grid.
I really have not heard of any NGOs or international initiatives that offer grants here and actually work. People just have to find their own way around here. But of course, I am open to finding anyone of them. I am more interested in sourcing funds on my own and getting the solar energy system done as quickly as I can.
Maybe take a look at this NGO: SolarAid
I haven't looked at the site, so I don't know how they work. In any case, you're right to make it one of your priorities. I think it's really important to become as self-sufficient as possible and avoid relying too much on the government to do things: like having access to electricity for example.