Village data, VIDA works beyond the functions of a predefined software package but extends to a technology enabled service. As a technology enabled service, it uses artificial intelligence and earth observation through high resolution satellite imagery to acquire information. It provides village level profiles with socioeconomic predictions to prioritise efforts. VIDA can be integrated into least-cost electrification planning which is useful in mini grid for improving site selection in mini grid tendering processes. It can as well help mini grid developers scale their project pipeline and attract investment by providing a shortlist of viable villages within an area of interest, leading to targeted on-ground site selection surveys with projects done timely and in a cost effective manner.
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VIDA provides a decision making tool for rapid site identification and observes a very appreciable environmental norm by accessing energy demand and evaluating environmental risks. It also identifies opportunities embedded for use in improving the electrification business case. In business also, it reduces transaction costs and investment risks associated this, creating investment opportunities at an attractive length to private investors. It also helps in the planning of new retail stores based on expected demand and providing market intelligence on expansion markets thus, helping direct sales efforts. This concept is rooted in earth observation process borrowing a leaf from the application of geospatial analytics for spatial decision support system.
Another dimension of VIDA's user case is it's application in solar home system for planning profitable growth into new sales regions, planning for logistics and finding sales partners. This process helps boost business by automating system which propels an organic growth in sales.
Applied artificial intelligence, a technology partner of VIDA have established a leading trust based platform for artificial intelligence in Germany which delivers the latest in artificial intelligence technology implementation, strategic definition, execution and education. This does not only automate the system in entirety but also, ensures an efficient and effective process in a well timed and cheaply affordable for all and sundry in villages and beyond. It uses a transparent module for operation owing to it's user friendly automated process.
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Amazingly, VIDA is a product from the renowned and notably awesome TFE Energy. TFE Energy is dedicated to achieving universal energy access and to improving investments into remote infrastructure and markets. With a team consisting of data technology engineers and village economy experts which allows a test and validation of new data technologies in the field. TFE has offices in Germany (Europe) and South Africa (Africa).