“The business model innovation research project provides information on a range of business model innovations in the off-grid appliance sector. The research project aims to expand awareness among private and public sector actors on business model innovations for off-grid appliances and their applications for households, farmers, and businesses in areas of off-, weak- or mini- electricity grid connection.”

In 2019-2020 AMPERES collaborated with Switch Batteries Pty Ltd to develop and protoype a more affordable lithium-ion battery for solar home-systems in Myanmar. The technology was based on recycling lithium-ion cells from e-waste (mostly old lap tops) and repurposing them into 2.5kWh power packs which were piloted and tested in the Central Dry Zone of Myanmar.

With support from our Myanmar Partners (Renewable Energy Association of Myanmar, and Yimon Electronics) the pilot activities adopted a strong community-energy focus which saw local villagers trained to build their own batteries.

The project was funded by DFIDs Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) project https://mecs.org.uk/

The book of case studies is a publication of the Efficiency for Access Coalition: “Efficiency for Access is a global coalition working to promote high performing appliances that enable access to clean energy for the world’s poorest people. It is a catalyst for change, accelerating the growth of off-grid appliance markets to boost incomes, reduce carbon emissions, improve quality of life and support sustainable development.

Efficiency for Access consists of 15 Donor Roundtable Members, 12 Programme Partners, and more than 30 Investor Network members. Current Efficiency for Access Coalition members have programmes and initiatives spanning 44 countries and 22 key technologies.”

https://efficiencyforaccess.org/publications/business-model-innovations-project