Low income households have saved an estimated $26 billion in traditional fuel costs through a switch to solar lanterns and small SHS.
This is a Verified Carbon Standard certified project.
In the Pondoland region, there are numerous rural communities that are isolated from the major towns in the area and therefore live off the grid. Although many communities are self-sufficient, the absence of basic services such as access to electricity and clean water limits the potential for economic development and impacts the quality of life, especially for women and children.
Beneficiaries Empowered
Solar Panels Installed
Carbon Emissions Offset
Empowering communities through clean energy.
Stimulating economic growth and development.
Reducing carbon emissions and preserving nature.
Promoting responsible energy use.
Creating a sustainable ecosystem with local businesses.
Low income households have saved an estimated $26 billion in traditional fuel costs through a switch to solar lanterns and small SHS.
96% of farmers across six countries report an increase in productivity since using their off-grid solar water pump (SWP), while cold storage is reducing food loss.
95% of SHS customers reported improved health and safety due to their system and OGS technologies are also being used to power public institutions and health facilities.
In West Africa 91% of households with children report that they have more tie to do their homework thanks to solar energy kits and OGS is being used to electrify schools.
SWPs reduce domestic hardship for women. Without a local irrigation source, 14 million women in sub-Saharan Africa spend more then 39 minutes a day collecting water.
Thousands of SWPs areused to provide fresh, clean water, with emerging technologies also using solar to remove salt and arsenic from water sources.
490 million people are currently benefiting from improved electricity access, thanks to off-grid solar.
370,000 FTE jobs have been created in the off-grid industry; and an estimated 10 million enterprises are currently powered by OGS solutions.
9 millions of people can stay better connected via phone, radio, TV and the internet, with 9 million people more financial included via PAYGo solutions.
28% of SHS customers in East Africa, many of whom live on less than $3.10 a day, reported that their system had helped them increase their income, helping reduce inequality.
190 million metric tons of CO2e has been avoided by replacing kerosene and diesel generators, while OGS is improving resilience toclimate change and natural disaster.
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