132603REACH (Renewable Energy And Connectivity Hub)ClosedFeasibility StudiesInnovate UK1.2bn people lack access to electricity, essential for development, education and healthcare. Despite plentiful sunlight, solar generates 0.2% of electricity in off-grid regions. Smartphones are an essential tool for development, however 650m off-grid mobile users have restricted access to charging. BuffaloGrid (BG) has developed a solar powered Hub providing PAYG off-grid phone charging and internet access, facilitating communication, education, healthcare and banking services. This project will allow BG to develop local partnerships for operations/logistics and connect with influential trust networks. It will also allow BG to collaborate to build an ecosystem of services and refine its hardware to radically increase competitiveness.