The cross-cung nature of energy has been widely recognized as central to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. In fact, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- Moon, stated: “Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity and environmental sustainability”. With this in mind, the SOGERV project has been designed to demonstrate a sustainable community energy model. The project will see the deployment of four community energy projects in Chikhwawa district, under three different business models. These will increase energy access to households, communies and businesses. The project is deploying a range of solar technologies, including: PV based charging staons for charging 12v baeries and other technologies; Pico solar lanterns for lighng and phone charging; Portable solar home systems for households and businesses; as well as larger fixed systems for schools and health centres. Ndiuzayani Fracon, 24 is a restaurant owner and energy kiosk customer. “I run a restaurant in Mandrade Village. Before the establishment of the energy kiosk the lamp that I used to light the restaurant in the evenings did not provide sufficient light. This meant that customers couldn’t tell if my restaurant was open, so I lost a lot of business, and I regularly had to close early, losing a lot of potenal income as a result. When United Purpose (UP) came to the village and opened the energy kiosk I bought a lamp for MK6,500. Since then, I have benefied a lot – I am now able to keep the restaurant open as late as 9 o’clock, whereas before I had to close at 6 or 7pm. As a result I have had more customers and an increased income. This money means that I am able to assist my relaves in buying food and make household improvements. There has been a noceable difference in the village from having the energy kiosk – most businesses and homes now have sufficient lighng during the night which means that like me, they can stay open longer and make more money. In the future, I want to buy or rent a baery from the kiosk so that I can connect a radio to aract customers with music. I also plan to buy a mobile phone which I will be able to charge at the kiosk. ” Case Study: Lighng Up My Business Locaon: Chikwawa Project SOGERV Outcomes: Increased energy access, enhanced markets
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The cross-cutting nature of energy has been widely
recognized as central to achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals. In fact, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-
Moon, stated: “Energy is the golden thread that connects
economic growth, social equity and environmental
sustainability”.
With this in mind, the SOGERV project has been designed
to demonstrate a sustainable community energy model.
The project will see the deployment of four community
energy projects in Chikhwawa district, under three
different business models. These will increase energy
access to households, communities and businesses.
The project is deploying a range of solar technologies,
including: PV based charging stations for charging 12v
batteries and other technologies; Pico solar lanterns for
lighting and phone charging; Portable solar home systems
for households and businesses; as well as larger fixed
systems for schools and health centres.
Ndiuzayani Fraction, 24 is a restaurant owner and energy kiosk customer.
“I run a restaurant in Mandrade Village. Before the
establishment of the energy kiosk the lamp that I used to
light the restaurant in the evenings did not provide
sufficient light. This meant that customers couldn’t tell if
my restaurant was open, so I lost a lot of business, and I
regularly had to close early, losing a lot of potential income
as a result.
When United Purpose (UP) came to the village and opened
the energy kiosk I bought a lamp for MK6,500. Since then, I
have benefitted a lot – I am now able to keep the
restaurant open as late as 9 o’clock, whereas before I had
to close at 6 or 7pm. As a result I have had more customers
and an increased income. This money means that I am able
to assist my relatives in buying food and make household
improvements.
There has been a noticeable difference in the village from
having the energy kiosk – most businesses and homes now
have sufficient lighting during the night which means that
like me, they can stay open longer and make more money.
In the future, I want to buy or rent a battery from the
kiosk so that I can connect a radio to attract customers
with music. I also plan to buy a mobile phone which I will
be able to charge at the kiosk.”
Case Study: Lighting Up My Business
Location: Chikwawa
Project SOGERV
Outcomes: Increased energy access, enhanced markets
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