The “energy transition”, or the fundamental structural change in our energy systems from fossil fuels to zero-carbon, will be a defining endeavor for humanity for the 21st century. …

As we kick off 2022, there is a lot to look back on from our first year. We celebrated new users across 4 countries, implementation of exciting features, and countless lessons learnt from our clients & partners, all of which will help us continue to build a robust & valuable…

Illu launched our O&M story contest to hear real stories from the ground from people keeping remote power systems online, and we’re so glad to have received so many from technicians all over the world! — This week, we’re happy to share the story of our third-prize winner, Ukeme Asuquo. She is a Project Engineer for A4&T Power Solutions in Nigeria. Ukeme says “As frontliners ensuring access to energy in rural communities in Nigeria, we are inspired and committed to seeing more lives change. The future…

illu launched our O&M story contest to hear real stories from the ground from people keeping remote power systems online, and we’re so glad to have received so many from technicians all over the world! We have previously shared the winning story as told by Swan Htet, an O&M technician in Myanmar. This week, we’re happy to share the runner-up story! — The second prize of the contest went to Julius Machira for sharing his story of when he was working at Powerhive East Africa. Learn more on how Julius and his team employed innovative tactics to keep unwanted guests away from the meter boxes.

Illu launched our O&M story contest to hear real stories from the ground from people keeping remote power systems online, and we’re so glad to have received so many from technicians all over the world! We’re happy to share the first of our winning submissions here! — The top winner of the contest went to Swan Htet at Indigo Energy Myanmar for a gripping story about how their team was able to control an electrical wire at a rice mill microgrid, and were able to catch the problem early and respond quickly to save the system, the…

Field technicians do the critical work on the ground to keep systems running. However, the nature of field work means technicians are often working on their own, so it’s extra important to provide the support they need. …

This article was written by Arne van Stiphout, illu’s Vice President of Product. Arne is an energy engineer and has extensive experience performing O&M on microgrids in Myanmar. I’ll be honest, I don’t like checklists. Some people swear by them, and I’ll admit that they can be useful, but somehow…

We are Natasha Allen & Sierra Fan, co-founders of illu. illu’s founding journey has spanned over a decade and across three continents. With each new experience (and certainly each challenge), we have come together in our enthusiasm to solve the energy access challenge while putting people first. …

On a typical spring evening, a fishing village in southern Myanmar went about their daily chores, enjoying the new conveniences powered by the solar microgrid built by Mee Panyar. Suddenly, lights flickered out at the school, rice cookers shut down, and fans whirled to a stop. U Htike, the local…