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When the system is finalized, the utility and the OEM will arrange sessions to teach the residents about
the equipment’s operation and maintenance procedures. Residents will then understand firsthand how the
network will function and their interactions with the utility and the OEMs. A mechanism to encourage continued
device development and upgrade will also be discussed among the utility, residents, and OEMs.

STAKEHOLDERS’ CONTRIBUTION TO THE RES MODEL
Table 1 outlines the contributions from the 3 main stakeholders from conception of the design through
to end-of-life. The economic sustainability of this design allows for the community to gradually engage in
economic activities that will provide for some degree of financial independence and generate wealth. The
funding provided via grants and national budgets/loans will be used to provide the services of the utility and
OEMs. The surplus earned from the activities will be directed to a community fund to provide financing for
future development programs resulting from an increase in population. A resource/population assessment
for the sustainability of the system will also be relevant during the design and prior to commissioning it will
help to measure the ecosystem services and to keep them in balance. The sustainability model developed by
Blair will form the basis of the monitoring and evaluation gizmo.
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Table 1 Contributions of the main stakeholders to the remote electricity services (RES) model

4 Blair, N.D.F.C.: The sustainability ballast framework for design of remote electrification. White paper (2021)

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