a business model for off grid solar power
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A BUSINESS MODEL FOR OFF GRID SOLAR
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Butembo, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo 700 000 inhabitants and….No access to the grid
Solar Power could change lives in Butembo…
Solar lanterns are affordable but do not cover average energy needs
Solar home systems could work but they are out of the reach of an average budget
Energy access challenge: meeting the energy needs while fitting to consumers budget.
Jua Energy Suppliers took up the challenge
They understood that customers need energy but don’t have the ability to bear the full cost of a solar power system
Jua Energy Suppliers sell energy instead of selling solar power systems
They installed a micro-grid…
…and supply pre-paid electricity in Butembo
How their business model works?
Solar PV modules are made of the
aggregation of solar cells. Households and
most small businesses only use power at night time
Solar PV modules are made of the
aggregation of solar cells. Targeting Telecom
Boosters helps Jua Energy Suppliers power plant working
at its full capacity
Energy efficient devices help
Jua Energy Suppliers grow their customers and lower consumers energy
cost
Customers pay their usage fee using mobile phone
banking service.
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