600 million
people in sub-Saharan Africa have no access to electricity
30%
of the population in sub-Saharan Africa have no access to clean water
40%
of the fruit and vegetable harvest in sub-Saharan Africa goes to waste
We’ve taken electricity to the next level and developed a holistic system for sustainable electricity production, intelligent distribution and efficient use that can withstand some of the most remote regions in Africa – outperforming even modern European standards. In the Africa GreenTec ImpactSite, components for power production, cooling, water treatment and communication are cleverly combined to offer new opportunities for the local village residents to increase productivity. Each ImpactSite is optimized in terms of the social and economic conditions of the local people.
people in sub-Saharan Africa have no access to electricity
of the population in sub-Saharan Africa have no access to clean water
of the fruit and vegetable harvest in sub-Saharan Africa goes to waste
77.4 %* of rural regions in sub-Saharan Africa do not have the reliable access to electricity needed to accelerate economic growth and enable self-determination
*Source: World Bank 2017
Our powerful Solartainer® is driven by solar energy – the most logical and clean energy source of Africa.
Our state-of-the-art power grid based on smart meter technology enables us to intelligently distribute, control, monitor and bill the generated electricity throughout the village.
An ImpactSite is equipped with state-of-the-art maintenance and analytics technology that redefines the norm by enabling us to monitor and control the performance of the system components in real time. With our teams on the ground, we can quickly identify and resolve any issues and manage connections. The software also enables us to run comprehensive data analyses, providing us and the local operators with real-time data and valuable insights in order to continually optimize our services, and to see and evaluate the positive impact of our work on a daily basis.
Our Solartainer is equipped with a water treatment system. Thanks to this feature, the Solartainer is able to treat up to 2,000 litres of river or well water every hour. This allows us to provide clean drinking water exactly where it is needed most, thus reducing the risk of disease in the village.
An ImpactSite is connected to the internet via satellite or an existing GSM cellular network in order to allow for the remote maintenance of equipment such as the Solartainer. It can also be used to create a hotspot for internet connectivity, thus providing the local community with access to education, communication and media.
In order to use the generated power responsibly and efficiently, we offer a range of energy-saving and modern devices, including tools for increasing productivity such as mills and pumps, as well as household appliances such as refrigerators, lamps and televisions.
Some call it “help for self-help” – we call it respectful cooperation. The successful implementation of a rural electrification project can only be achieved with the approval and support of the village community as well as by training and hiring local staff. This is why we start every project with comprehensive awareness training and employ at least two new team members from the village for the security, maintenance and operation of the equipment.
Farmers are the foundation of the African economy. With our Cooltainer we minimize food waste and enable new distribution channels.
The efficient irrigation of farmland is a major challenge for farmers in many rural communities. We provide solar pumps that ensure a more reliable harvest without the need for fossil fuel – benefitting both the yield and the environment.
Our clients can choose from a number of options for financing an ImpactSite – equity capital, long-term loans, crowdfunding, sponsorship or through development aid projects. We are happy to offer our professional assistance in evaluating the various possibilities to make your idea a reality.
We empower people to achieve more self-determination and growth through sustainable energy solutions.
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