Lighting electrical ready board: the first line of defense for protecting rural areas in Africa at night

Under the dual demands of rural electricity popularization and security in Africa, lighting electrical ready boards have become the core defense line for safeguarding local night safety through innovative applications of solar microgrid systems and emergency lighting electrical ready boards. Their technological adaptability and social value are reflected in the following aspects:

1、 Technological adaptability: solving the rural electricity dilemma in Africa

Solar microgrid system

In response to the low coverage of rural power grids in Africa, Chinese companies are promoting solar microgrid systems in Kenya, Cameroon, and other places, integrating photovoltaic panels, energy storage batteries, and intelligent electrical ready boards. The system stores energy through photovoltaic panels during the day and automatically distributes power to lighting, communication equipment, and small household appliances through electrical ready boards at night. For example, the "Lighting Up Millions of African Families" project has provided solar energy systems to over 15000 households, allowing children to learn under electric lights. Villagers can use devices such as fans and refrigerators at night, significantly improving their quality of life.

2、 Security assurance: from physical protection to community participation

Equipment safety design

The lighting electrical ready board adopts double insulation and leakage protection devices to prevent electric shock accidents. Equipped with overcharge and over discharge protection. In addition, the outer shell of the electrical ready board is made of fire-resistant materials to reduce fire hazards.

Community participation mechanism

In project implementation, Chinese enterprises enhance security through the "community fund" model. For example, the Cameroon project is being promoted in two stages: the first stage is to distribute equipment free of charge to families with children, enhancing villagers' awareness of solar energy equipment; In the second stage, residents will participate in equipment maintenance through rental, sales, or small loan models, forming a community self-management mechanism. Villagers spontaneously organized to take care of the equipment, prevent theft, and ensure the long-term stable operation of the electrical ready board.

3、 Social Value: Economic Empowerment and Environmental Sustainability

Economic Empowerment

The popularization of electricity drives the development of rural economy. For example, Kenyan villagers can introduce refrigerators to sell cold drinks and increase their income sources after using solar energy equipment. Chinese companies have created employment opportunities locally, providing over 50000 job opportunities for Kenya in 2018 and enhancing the skills of villagers through vocational training.

Environmental sustainability

Solar power electrical ready boards reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. Former Director General of the World Wildlife Fund, Marco Lambertini, pointed out that microgrids are a reasonable energy solution for rural Africa. Cooperation projects between China and Africa