Though this must be appreciated, but this isn't new. Even in India. This thing has be done many times and failed to gather much support, basically at some point you begin get frustrated to be putting so much mechanical effort while an automated solution exists and can't be put to use because of power shortage. Most people don't have hours to be cycling to wash clothes, because if they wanted to- They might as well wash them manually with their hands(Note, this is super common in India).
Its a bit like programmers doing manual work, what could be automated. And it looks cheap and is frustrating.
Either way, India is in desperate need for energy related hacks. Solar energy offers a lot of hope. Even things like LED lights, better battery technology, bicycle pedal assists et al can do great help in India markets.
Great Idea, but the initial capital expenditure will be very high and at some time prohibitive enough.
I think the government can help in waiving off taxes for sale of LED lights(This can cause great savings in power consumption), pedal assist bicycles and for things alike.
Either way I don't think big changes will happen until we see great deal of innovation in the energy sector.
Its a bit like programmers doing manual work, what could be automated. And it looks cheap and is frustrating.
Either way, India is in desperate need for energy related hacks. Solar energy offers a lot of hope. Even things like LED lights, better battery technology, bicycle pedal assists et al can do great help in India markets.