CleanEnergy

Our project aims to combat energy poverty and environmental degradation by providing clean and reliable electricity to underserved communities. Globally, billions lack access to electricity, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where fossil fuel dependence exacerbates climate change and hampers development. In these areas, inadequate infrastructure, high costs, and geographic remoteness contribute to energy poverty. Our solution leverages renewable resources like solar energy to offer a sustainable alternative, promoting socioeconomic development, improving health, and mitigating environmental harm. Through this approach, we seek to empower communities, enhance resilience, and foster a more sustainable future for all.

Our solution involves setting up solar microgrids in underserved communities to provide clean and reliable electricity. Solar panels harness sunlight and convert it into electricity, which is stored in batteries for use at all times. Each household or building is connected to the microgrid, allowing access to electricity for various needs. This decentralized energy solution reduces reliance on fossil fuels, improves energy access, and fosters socioeconomic development.

Our target population comprises underserved communities, particularly in rural and remote areas, who lack access to reliable electricity. These communities often rely on expensive and polluting sources such as kerosene lamps or diesel generators, which are unreliable and harmful to health and the environment. Moreover, they face challenges in accessing essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities due to limited energy access. Our solution aims to directly improve their lives by providing clean and reliable electricity through solar microgrids. By doing so, we address their immediate energy needs, enhance quality of life, and enable socio-economic development. Access to electricity enables children to study after dark, improves healthcare delivery through refrigeration for vaccines and medical equipment, and promotes income-generating activities such as small businesses and agricultural processing. Overall, our solution empowers underserved communities by bridging the energy gap and unlocking opportunities for a brighter future.

Our team's close connection to the communities we serve makes us well-suited to design and deliver this solution. With personal experiences of energy poverty, we understand the challenges firsthand. We actively involve community members in the design and implementation process, ensuring our solution aligns with their needs and priorities. Additionally, we provide training and employment opportunities, empowering communities to take ownership of the solution and build long-term resilience.

As of now, we have built and tested several pilot solar microgrid systems in select communities. These pilot projects have allowed us to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of our solution in providing clean and reliable electricity to underserved areas. Through these deployments, we have directly served hundreds of households and businesses, providing them with access to electricity for the first time or replacing unreliable energy sources. Our efforts have already made a tangible impact on the lives of these beneficiaries, improving their quality of life, enhancing economic opportunities, and contributing to environmental sustainability. Moving forward, we aim to scale up our operations based on the success and lessons learned from these initial deployments.

We recognize several barriers that Solve's support can help us overcome as we advance our solution. Financially, securing funding for scaling up our operations is a significant challenge, and Solve can connect us with potential investors or donors to expand our impact. Additionally, navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks, cultural acceptance, and market readiness are hurdles Solve can help us navigate. Overall, Solve's support can play a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of our solution and driving positive impact.

Our solution integrates electric motorcycles into our approach to address energy poverty and environmental degradation in underserved communities. In addition to providing batteries for electric use to fishermen and implementing solar microgrids to supplement power provided by cabling, we introduce electric motorcycles for transportation needs. This holistic approach ensures a sustainable and reliable energy ecosystem, empowering communities while minimizing reliance on fossil fuels. By showcasing the effectiveness of this integrated model, we inspire others to invest in similar solutions, catalyzing positive impacts beyond the communities we serve and transforming the energy and transportation landscape on a broader scale.

Our solution operates on a simple principle: by providing clean and reliable electricity to underserved communities through batteries for electric use, solar microgrids, and electric motorcycles, we directly address the challenges of energy poverty and environmental degradation. The immediate outputs include access to electricity for households, businesses, and transportation, which leads to improved quality of life, enhanced economic opportunities, and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. Over the longer term, we anticipate outcomes such as increased productivity, better health outcomes, and greater environmental sustainability in the communities we serve. This theory of change is supported by research demonstrating the positive impacts of energy access on socioeconomic development and environmental conservation. Through our integrated approach, we expect to create a ripple effect of positive change, transforming the lives of our target population and catalyzing broader impacts in the energy and transportation sectors.

Our impact goals for our solution are to increase energy access, reduce carbon emissions, and improve livelihoods in underserved communities. To measure progress, we track the number of households, businesses, and transportation vehicles electrified, the amount of CO2 emissions reduced annually, household income levels, and the number of new job opportunities created. We also assess qualitative indicators such as improved health outcomes and increased productivity.

Our solution utilizes solar energy technology, battery storage systems, and electric vehicle technology to address energy poverty and environmental degradation. Solar panels capture sunlight, converting it into electricity, while batteries store excess energy for use during periods of low sunlight. Electric motorcycles provide clean and efficient transportation. This holistic approach combines modern and traditional technologies to benefit communities and the planet.

full time staff  ; 5

part time staff ; 3

contractors ; 2

other workers ; 3

2 years

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values within our team. Our leadership team reflects diverse backgrounds and experiences. We actively recruit from underrepresented groups and provide training for all team members. We foster an inclusive environment through open communication and collaboration. Our partnerships prioritize diversity and inclusion, ensuring positive impacts for all.