The Birth of Solar - DC — Lesson 11

This lesson covers the journey of the speaker in creating and installing solar DC systems in various locations, including his office and home. This lesson also covers the effectiveness of DC systems and the challenges he faced in getting acceptance from the government. The lesson also highlights a significant incident during a flood in Chennai, where the speaker's home was the only one with power due to his solar DC system. The speaker further discusses the technical aspects of solar DC systems, their efficiency, and the potential for their widespread adoption.

Video Highlights

00:00 - Introduction and creation of solar DC
00:48 - Initial skepticism towards DC
04:05 - Using solar DC during the power outage
08:15 - The concept of solar DC and its efficiency
10:40 - Powering homes in remote areas with solar DC
14:45 - The benefits of solar DC

Key Takeaways

- Solar DC systems can be highly efficient and robust, even in challenging conditions such as floods.
- The speaker's solar DC system was able to power his home during a four-day power outage in Chennai, demonstrating its reliability.
- Despite the proven effectiveness of solar DC systems, there is resistance from government and bureaucratic entities due to a preference for AC systems.
- The speaker believes that India could have been a global leader in DC power, particularly for electric vehicles, if it had embraced this technology.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of perseverance and innovation in the face of resistance and challenges.