German Solar Power Company Now Supplies to 250,000 in Africa
Mobisol is a company that is leading the way in solar dispersion in the less established markets of the world. The company’s most recent landmark is testament to that, as over 250,000 people in Tanzania and Rwanda now benefit from reliable electricity supplied by Mobisol’s off-grid solar systems.
The rent-to-own solar solutions, which are available in Tanzania and Rwanda and are soon to be available in Kenya, have the capacity to power the home of an average East African family. More than just this, they come with various electrically-run appliances in a closed-loop system, so that the electricity generated can power things such as televisions, radios, charging docks, and hair clippers.
“It’s like an iPhone, the main reason that the iPhone is so popular is because of the apps,” Mobisol Corporate Development Manager, Klaus Maier told pv magazine. “If it didn’t have the apps then people wouldn’t have to much they could do with it. This is why we include the appliances people can use. Plus, it’s good for us if our customers can generate income, as then it’ll be easier for them to pay back the loan.”
PRI's The World