For people living in the developed world, electricity is something that can perhaps be taken for granted — with the flick of a switch or the press of a button they have lighting, TV and a huge number of other modern conveniences.
Yet many people do not enjoy the same benefits. In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, 600 million people lack access to electricity, according to the International Energy Agency.
In order to broaden access and provide “universal electricity for all,” the IEA says that “decentralized systems, led by solar PV (photovoltaic) in off-grid and mini-grid systems, will be the least-cost solution for three-quarters of the additional connections needed.”
It’s within this context that organizations such as Baobab+, which describes itself as a social business, are looking to engender change. The company says it aims to provide people living in rural Africa access to both electricity and digital technologies.
The CEO of Baobab+ is Alexandre Costa. He told CNBC’s “Sustainable Energy” that the firm wanted to give people “access to lighting” and “digitalize them, because we believe that e-education, e-farming, e-health care will be the solution for the future in rural areas.”
One of Baobab+’s programs involves a solar energy pay-as-you-go system. After making an initial down payment, a solar home system is installed on a customer’s property. Small daily or weekly payments can be made to activate — and eventually own — the system, displacing the use of candles and batteries in the process.
Baobab+ is one of many companies aiming to improve energy access in Africa through innovative models. Others include M-Kopa Solar and Azuri Technologies, which also specialize in pay-as-you-go solar technology.
One of Baobab+’s pay-as-you-go customers is Sabine Rajeriarimina, who lives on the island of Madagascar. “The solar energy products provide environmental benefits in Madagascar, because people don’t need to use candles or petrol lamps, which are hazardous and harmful to health,” she told CNBC.
“Text, images, and video are the paint swatches of 21st-century artists — with a single catch: this form of art has to communicate, engage, and sell.” ― Laura Busche – Visit THE ONLINE PUBLISHERS for high quality content creation services and professional, artistic photography.
Where You Can Get Paid As A Social Media Influencer Online.
Solutions for Social Media Influencers: TOP.
3 Ways TOP Platform Is The Best Digital Marketing Hub.
For Taking Care Of Press Release Services Consider TOP First.
3 Proven Ways Authors Can Make More Online With Influencers Marketing Platform TOP.
2 Easy Ways TOP Can Help You Make Money Online Today.
Finding Ways to Make Money Online From Home.
TOP Gives The Chance To Sell Photos Online.
Where To Find Some New Ebooks To Read.
Why Go With TOP For Fast Online Reputation Help Right Now.
2 Steps to Starting To Make Money By Doing Reviews.
3 Steps To Finding Great Content Creation Help.
4 Reasons To Go With TOP When You Need Online Reputation Building Solutions.
5 Reasons You Should Consider Doing Translation Work For TOP.
For Advertisers To Make More TOP Is The Answer.
NZ Music Awards 2019: the winners.
7 healthy foods to help you lose weight.
Why Advance Auto Parts, OrganiGram Holdings, and Tencent Music Entertainment Slumped Today.
The rise of superbugs: Facing the antibiotic resistance crisis.
5 Tips to Keep Your Nails Strong.
