TEN RENEWABLE ENERGY START UPS IN AFRICA
for instance, the continent has a large coastline, where wind power and wave power resources are abundant and underutilised in the North and South. Africa has much greater solar resources available than any other continent because it is the sunniest continent on Earth.
Energy is an essential factor for the reduction of poverty and economic growth. Major sectors like agriculture, education, communication and technology all require abundant, consistent and cost effective energy to spur the much needed development of the continent. Currently, many African nations already have small scale solar, wind and geothermal plants that provide energy in rural areas. These modes of energy production are becoming very useful in remote locations, because they bridge the gap created by the excessive cost of transporting electricity from large-scale power plants.
The applications of renewable energy technology has the potential to alleviate many of the problems faced, as well as help improve the lives of many on the continent. Many small-scale companies and startups have ventured into provision of renewable energy on the continent, and here we look at ten startups that are utilising the vast amount of the continent’s renewable energy potential.
M-KOPA Solar, Kenya
M-Kopa sells solar home systems to lowincome earners by allowing them to pay in instalments over the course of a year, using mobile money. M-KOPA pride
