Energy and Education Access for Remote Communities

Explore the transformative impact of providing energy and education access to remote communities in this GOTO Berlin 2018 conference talk. Discover how Global Himalayan Expedition is tackling the challenge of 1.3 billion people living without electricity worldwide. Learn about innovative approaches to village electrification, carbon offset initiatives, and the implementation of DC-based technology in the Indian Himalayas. Gain insights into the visible impacts of energy access, including improved education through computer centers and economic empowerment through homestays and weaving centers. Understand the importance of village mobilization, partnerships, and technology development in creating sustainable solutions. Witness firsthand accounts of how access to light changes lives and empowers women in these remote areas. Explore opportunities to get involved in solving energy access challenges and contributing to the development of remote communities.

Introduction
The Indian Himalayas
Turning on the light
Village electrification
Global Himalayan Expedition
How does it feel
Warmth and hospitality
Reactions from villagers
First village electrified
Carbon offset
Impact
Technology
Why DC
Village Mobilization
Transporting Grid Material
Visible Impact
Access to Energy
Experience of Light
The lightbulb
Himalayan Innovation Centers
Upcycling
Computer Centres
Weaving Centres
Technology Development
Economic Empowerment
Context
Homestay
Empowering Women
Partnerships
Overall numbers
Traction
Energy Access
How to get involved
Problem statements
Energy sharing
Deep space image processing
Team
Thank you