Agriculture
January 3, 2024
Azuri 50W, TV120 Solar Home System
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Azuri Technologies
Product Description
The Azuri Duo by Azuri Technologies is designed to provide a source of power for lighting and mobile phone charging using solar panels and a battery. Azuri’s service model allows customers to pay a $10 installation fee and then rent to own the system using mobile money or purchasing IndiGo scratchcards. If payments aren’t met, the unit powers off until the next payment is made. After paying off the entire system, users have the option of “unlocking” it for free, unlimited use, or upgrading to a larger model.
The 5 watt Azuri Duo was previously the 2.5 watt Indigo Duo. Azuri Technologies is located in Cambridge, England with additional operations in Malawi, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
Target SDGs
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 1: No Poverty
Market Suggested Retail Price
$199.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
A system of distributors, local entrepreneurs, service agents, and installers work to distribute and deploy the product.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include M-KOPA III Solar Home System, Solectric 30, and ReadyPay 10W Home Starter Kit.
Countries
Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Manufacturing/Building Method
Mass produced in Malaysia.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the Azuri product from dealers in the target regions.
Distributions to Date Status
21,000 units deployed as of September 2013
Description of power outputs
2 LED outlets and 1 USB
Description of light points
2 LEDs
Total lighting service (lumen-hours per solar-day)
1,200 lumen-hours per solar-day
Peak power rating (Wp)
5 Wp
Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)
3,300 mAh
Nominal battery voltage (V)
3.2 V
Battery type
Lithium iron phosphate
User replaceable battery (yes/no)
Yes
Remote system diagnostics (yes/no)
Yes
Payment structure
Mobile money with a keypad
Mobile service required (yes/no)
Yes
Design Specifications
This product includes 2 LED Lamps, USB connection for phone charging, and 5 W solar panel and inverter.
Technical Support
Warranty and technical support provided by local dealers, with technicians trained by Azuri.
Replacement Components
Available from the manufacturer
Lifecycle
Lifetime is unknown, but support and repair is covered through the product dealer for one year after purchase.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Performance Targets:
• Battery fully charged after 7 hours in full sunlight
• Phone charger compatible with 15 leading mobile phone brands
• Lamp intensity of 60 lumens
Vetted Performance Status
Lighting Global verified the following quality standards: Truth in Advertising: Accurate Labeling (e.g., rated run time, battery capacity, PV power), Lumen Maintenance: 101% of initial brightness maintained over 2000 hours of operation, Passed basic durability and quality checks.
Safety
Be sure to follow proper electrical installation and control guidelines.
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
Hawkins, J., 2013, Enterprise revolution. Renewable Energy Focus., 14(3), pp. 36-41.
Pueyo, A., 2013, Real time monitoring technologies for pro-poor access to electricity. Brighton (UK): Institute of Development Studies
Foss, C., Leventhal, J., Mickelson, A., 2014, Rechargeable lithium ion battery units as supplemental energy in Haiti. IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC). pp. 180-187
Pauser, D., Fuente, K., Djerma, M., 2015, Sustainable rural electrification. New York (NY)
Rolffs, P., Byrne, R., Ockwell, D., 2014, Financing sustainable energy for all: pay-as-you-go vs. traditional solar finance approaches in Kenya. Brighton (UK): University of Sussex
Payaud, M.A., 2014, Marketing strategies at the bottom of the pyramid: examples from Nestle, Danone, and Proctor & Gamble. Global Business and Organizational Excellence., 33(2), pp. 51-63.
Arc Finance, 2013, Azuri Technologies: Pay-Go Innovations for Solar in Sub-Saharan Africa, Arc Finance
Compliance with regulations
Meets Lighting Africa Performance targets and the following Lighting Global Quality Standards: Truth in Advertising, Lumen Maintenance, Quality, and Warranty
Passed:
• Drop test
• Switch and connector cycling
• Physical ingress protection test
• No water ingress protection
Evaluation methods
Tested using: Quality Test Method in IEC 62257-9-5, Lighting Global Quality Standards. Passed factory certification ISO 9001
Other Information
Azuri Technologies also sells the Quad, a 10 watt solar home system.
Ashden 2013 Winner: Azuri Technologies
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