Single-phase distributed energy resources (DERs), such as rooftop photovoltaic arrays, are usually installed based on the need and affordability of clients without any regard to the power demand of the connected phase of a three-phase system.
Following up on work done by the D-Lab: Energy class this past spring, we confirmed the need and affordability of solar lanterns with mobile phone charging capabilities for many individual households.
Doing so includes investing in distributor relationships, diversifying their product portfolio, and getting a thorough understanding of customer needs, preferences, and affordability.
Mediational tests confirmed the hypothesis that the effect of medication beliefs (perceived need, concerns, and affordability) on intentional non-adherence is mediated through unintentional non-adherence.
Compared to the fourth (best) quartile, persons in the first three quartiles for perceived need, concerns, and affordability scales had higher reports of any unintentional non-adherence.
While usually desirable, the need for and affordability of statistically robust – and often expensive – surveys must therefore be carefully judged on a case by case basis.
We need both innovation and affordability, and payers, providers, industry and patients need to be part of an adult conversation about how we can take the health-care dollars currently being spent in our system and provide better care for all.
This is when we need stability, reliability and affordability most in our health coverage.
Despite OECD policy aims including 'improving the working conditions and professional education of ECEC staff', action in most countries reviewed has focused almost exclusively on attending to children's (quality care) and families (access and affordability) needs[ 91].
It was further reported that the common motivation for the SLA partnerships focused on the need to increase coverage and affordability in order to improve health and universal access to health care by the poor.
