Solutions by Ethiopians for Ethiopians!
Solutions
At HuluSolar, we believe rural communities must lead the charge in tackling Ethiopia's energy poverty, prioritizing their needs for effective solutions.
The Challenges Being Faced In Target Communities in Ethiopia
Lack Of Energy Access
Other Challenges being faced in target communities
Access to the National Electricity Grid
- Rural communities rely heavily on paraffin and firewood to provide for cooking and lighting energy needs
- No night studying for rural students
- Destruction of the environment due to deforestation
Access to the National Electricity Grid
Other Challenges being faced in target communities
Access to the National Electricity Grid
- 60% of the country lacks national grid access, posing challenges for rural communities.
- The energy deficit hampers rural development across communication, health, technology, and education.
- Extensive and costly efforts are needed for the rural Rural Electrification to cover all rural area
Other Challenges being faced in target communities
Other Challenges being faced in target communities
Other Challenges being faced in target communities
- Communication challenges faced by rural communities
- Product affordability as SHS products on the market are expensive for rural customers
- Low household incomes in rural communities
Key Initiatives
Solar Home Solution Distribution
- Community Energy Distributors (CEDs) operate in target markets, assessing rural energy needs.
- Repayments range from 2-18 months
- Products feature PAYG functionality
- Benefits rural areas in financial inclusion and clean energy access
HuluBee HuluBedeje
- We have an innovative approach to education, distribution, and installation of solar systems, fostering customer understanding and trust in our products. We prioritize trust and understanding the values and cultures of the communities we serve.
Impact
- Proof of concept to be established
- 100+ Solar Home Systems sold
- Fundraising for scale-up operations have started
- Impacted 1 000 community members
Energy for Agriculture
Project Details
- Providing solar home systems and mobile phones to rural African farmers.
- Utilizing a pay-as-you-go model for financial inclusion.
- Facilitating access to broader markets.
- Delivering farming tips via text to enhance productivity.
Energy for Education
Energy for Education Initiative
- Providing energy, mobile devices, and connectivity to rural students.
- HuluSolar supplies mobile phones and solar home systems (SHS).
- Connecting rural schools with the internet.
- Establishing key partnerships with schools for student access to light.
Progress-to-date:
- Establishing proof of concept.
- Developing the renewable energy learning platform.