PAYG in South Africa and Zimbabwe: Design of a Product Service System for SolarWorks

This master thesis describes the research for and design of a Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) model for SolarWorks! in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Modern energy services (like electricity) contribute positively to the economic development, welfare and health situation in Africa, but the products like Solar Home Systems (SHS) are often too expensive to...

Building a Portfolio Expansion Strategy: Selling Solar Products in Rural Communities in Mexico

Electrification can have a major impact on the lives of those enduring energy poverty. A solar home system offers a sustainable and affordable electricity source for households in Mexican rural areas which are not connected to an electricity grid. Iluméxico, a social enterprise based in Mexico City, wishes to expand its current product portfolio...