Google develops AI tools to expand off-grid solar access in sub-Saharan Africa
Google is developing mapping and logistics models with Ignite to expand off-grid solar access in sub-Saharan Africa. The tools aim to optimize warehouse and local hub locations and map existing solar installations from satellite imagery.
1. Mapping and logistics tools
Google is developing supply chain optimization models with Ignite to identify warehouse and local hub locations while balancing transportation costs, delivery constraints and inventory expenses. Computer vision models using Gemini for Science aim to map existing solar installations from satellite imagery to help target underserved villages.
