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Office Location: Nairobi
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The team
Asu Oswino, Microsolar and Accounts Assistant
Bryan Ouko, Microsolar Assistant
Hudson Mungafu, Macrosolar Assistant
Jennifer Karunguru, Administrative Officer
Linda Wamune, Country Manager
Victor Koyier, Macrosolar Coordinator
This project is supported by Barclays Trust
Achievements
Microsolar
SolarAid Kenya started operations in January 2009 by recruiting and training SunnyMoney entrepreneurs to bring clean and affordable light into the homes of Kenya's poorest communities. Although the office is in Nairobi, entrepreneurs are largely based in Western Kenya (North Bongoma and Mahuro Bay). Sales of solar products have also reached Migori, Nyatike, Royia, Sotik, Tarime and Rachuonyu. In total 1387 microsolar units have been sold.
Macrosolar
The macrosolar programme began in August 2009 with the installation of solar systems on schools and clinics as the priority. In order to ensure longevity, the training of local people to maintain the panels and set up income-generating activities has been key to a succesful first year. Still in its early stages of development, the Kenyan team have installed 30 macrosolar systems. In addition, the 'Solar Roller', a mobile education centre and solar cinema, raises awareness of renewable energy in rural Kenya.
Office Location: Lusaka
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The team
Clara Mwila , Accountant
Ellie Higham, Programme Manager
Mary Chileshe, Project Officer
Karla Kanyanga, Administrative Assistant
Regina Pelembe, Project Accountant
Steven Woodward, Project Manager
William Katete, Technical Assistant
In Zambia there's a pressing need to provide a minimum of energy for poor families. Energy options are limited to kerosene and candles for lighting and wood for cooking. Rising kerosene prices across the world mean that people living in rural Zambia are being forced to pay more and more each week to light their homes. We provide people with affordable, sustainable and clean energy options, reducing reliance on CO2 emitting fuels such as kerosene and disposable batteries.
Achievements
Macrosolar
SolarAid Zambia began in July 2008 with the focus on installing solar systems on schools, health clinics and community centres near the Lusaka base. Installations are now carried out as far west as Mongu and as far east as Chipata. In total, 46 installations have taken place, bringing clean and affordable light to off-grid communities throughout southern Zambia.
Microsolar
In July 2009 SolarAid Zambia began its microsolar campaign, training SunnyMoney entrepreneurs to distribute solar products throughout rural communities as a replacement for the burning of toxic kerosene for light. There are now 15 active SunnyMoney entrepreneurs with their own independent and sustainable microsolar businesses. In total over 1,500 microsolar units have been sold, a significant achievement.
Office Location: Mzuzu
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The team
Office Location: Dar es Salaam
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The team
Allan Mlenge,Technician
Cecilia Manu, Project Officer (Schools Campaign)
Claire Pederson, Microfranchise Coordinator
Deogratius Luvega, Technician
Evans Kakai, Logistics and Driver
Felix Manyutwa, Project Officer (Schools Campaign)
Gilliad Mng'ong'o, Technician
Hellen Njau, Project Officer (Schools Campaign)
Honoratha Lyimo, Storekeeper
Juma Mwenga, Field Officer
Karel van Zand, Macrosolar Manager
Lintel B. Komba, Administrative Assistant
Mason Huffine, Country Operations Manager
Pepijn Steemers, Programme Consultant
Philipina Irira, Management and Administration Assistant
Said Mbemba, Field Officer
Victor Mganga, Monitoring and Evaluating Assistant
Achievements
Microsolar
In June 2008 SolarAid Tanzania was set up in response to an urgent need for renewable energies. The team began by training poor people in rural Tanzania with the business and marketing tools necessary to become SunnyMoney entrepreneurs. There are currently 16 active entrepreneurs with their own independent and sustainable microsolar businesses. In total, 1507 microsolar units have been sold, bringing light to thousands.
Macrosolar
SolarAid Tanzania installed their first macrosolar panelling system on a school in January 2009. Now 64 schools, health clinics and community centres have benefitted from clean and affordable energy.