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Arnergy specializes in delivering sustainable energy solutions for businesses and homes in emerging markets. Its mission is to provide clean, reliable power tailored to tackle intermittency and grid unreliability, enabling clients to access affordable distributed energy systems.

Supamoto is a social enterprise that aims to provide clean energy solutions. The company's main product is the Supamoto cookstove, a pellet gasifier stove designed for field testing in multiple African locations. This stove is part of the company's commitment to renewable home energy. Supamoto also offers opportunities for individuals to invest in Zambia's renewable energy sector, further promoting the use of clean energy. The company has a significant impact on the renewable energy industry, as evidenced by its various campaigns and initiatives.

Hydrobox specializes in the development and manufacturing of hydropower plants that harness the energy of flowing water to generate electricity. The company focuses on renewable energy solutions, including mini-grids and solar power, aimed at improving electrification and reliability in off-grid areas, particularly in Kenya. By leveraging advanced AI technology and smart grid services, Hydrobox enhances the efficiency and sustainability of its energy systems, contributing to broader efforts in promoting clean energy and environmental sustainability.

Freyr Energy is a solar solutions provider in India offering full-service solar rooftops, pumps, and microgrids. The company designs and installs cost-effective solar systems, provides energy generation monitoring and troubleshooting, and aims to reduce electricity bills while improving profitability for customers. Founded in 2014 by Saurabh Marda and Radhika Choudary and based in Andhra Pradesh, Freyr Energy focuses on making solar energy simple, accessible, and affordable for commercial and residential clients.

Les Soleils du Bénin is a renewable energy company based in Cotonou, Benin, focused on electrification of rural communities through solar-powered mini-grids that provide reliable access to electricity.

Good Nature Agro is a social enterprise based in Chipata, Zambia, focused on empowering small-scale farmers to enhance their productivity and income. Formed in 2014, the company organizes groups of farmers who nominate a Private Extension Agent (PEA) from within their ranks. These PEAs undergo rigorous training to become community leaders and provide ongoing support and personalized recommendations to fellow farmers throughout the growing season. By promoting improved farming practices, Good Nature Agro supplies high-quality legume seeds and offers loans for additional inputs, helping farmers transition from traditional crops to more lucrative options. The company also guarantees a market for the certified legume seeds harvested by the farmers, effectively enabling them to significantly increase their income and achieve lasting financial stability.

Gebana is an e-commerce platform dedicated to fair trade and organic foods, aiming to transform global trade to benefit family farmers, local economies, and the environment. By operating a global farmer market, Gebana facilitates market access through its online platform, allowing customers to purchase sustainably produced goods directly from farmers. The company's focus on crowd projects enables clients to engage with and support sustainable agricultural practices while promoting ethical consumption.

Solar Panda is a pay-as-you-go solar home system provider based in Canada and operating in Kenya that furnishes upgradeable solar kits delivering lights, mobile charging, radios and televisions to rural households. The company finances products through loan-to-own payments to enable affordable access to clean electricity, reduce dependence on kerosene, support education and productivity, and help families build credit history. Since its first sale in 2017, Solar Panda has expanded to power hundreds of thousands of homes in Kenya, reflecting its mission to broaden electricity access and lead in the affordable solar energy transition for underserved communities.