The Problem

Access to electricity remains a significant challenge across sub-Saharan Africa. Over 600 million people live without power, which affects their ability to access critical services such as healthcare, education, and employment. In many rural areas, energy access is limited to unreliable and expensive solutions, such as kerosene lamps or diesel generators, both of which are costly and harmful to the environment.

Despite the immense potential of solar energy in Africa—considered the world’s most significant untapped solar resource—most communities are still unable to take advantage of it. The reasons for this include lack of infrastructure, high upfront costs, and limited access to financing options.