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African off-grid solar power and mobile connectivity

Lead Participant: UBUNTU POWER LTD

Abstract

Ubuntu Power is a socially driven business focused on providing affordable solar power and unrestricted

Internet to off-grid communities in Sub Saharan Africa, starting with Kenya.

Our mission is to kick-start a virtuous cycle of economic growth in underserved communities by providing them

with two of the most pivotal and empowering services: Clean and affordable electricity and greater access to

information

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

UBUNTU POWER LTD £534,651 £ 200,000

Publications

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