A renewable energy scheme by the British based company, Eight19, is enabling remote households in rural Africa to generate their own electricity using pay-as-you-go solar technology.
Electrifying rural Africa —
A renewable energy scheme by the British based company, Eight19, is enabling remote households in rural Africa to generate their own electricity using pay-as-you-go solar technology.
The unique electrification system works by capturing sunlight to charge a 2.5 watt battery during daylight hours.
Electrifying rural Africa —
The unique electrification system works by capturing sunlight to charge a 2.5 watt battery during daylight hours.
Users can access the electricity their solar panel generates by entering a code into their IndiGo battery pack.
Electrifying rural Africa —
Users can access the electricity their solar panel generates by entering a code into their IndiGo battery pack.
The technology can generate enough energy to power two small rooms for seven hours.
Electrifying rural Africa —
The technology can generate enough energy to power two small rooms for seven hours.
IndiGo schemes have been set up in rural communities in South Sudan, Kenya and Zambia.
Electrifying rural Africa —
IndiGo schemes have been set up in rural communities in South Sudan, Kenya and Zambia.
IndiGo aims to replace Kerosene oil lamps, which can can have harmful health and environmental impacts, as the main source of light for rural communities in Africa.
Electrifying rural Africa —
IndiGo aims to replace Kerosene oil lamps, which can can have harmful health and environmental impacts, as the main source of light for rural communities in Africa.