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Arnergy is a provider of sustainable energy services focused on delivering clean and reliable energy solutions for businesses and homes. The company aims to address energy reliability issues in emerging markets by offering scalable, affordable energy systems designed to overcome challenges such as grid unreliability and intermittency. Through its products, services, and systems, Arnergy enhances business operations and improves economic outcomes for its clients, ensuring access to dependable energy resources.

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, founded in 2014 by Saurabh Marda and Radhika Choudary, is a full-service solar company based in Andhra Pradesh, India. The company specializes in providing solar energy-based technologies that aim to make solar energy simple, accessible, and affordable for all. Freyr Energy offers a variety of products, including smart solar rooftops, pumps, petrol pumps, and micro grids. Their services encompass the design and installation of cost-effective solar energy systems, along with monitoring energy generation and addressing any issues that may arise. By doing so, Freyr Energy helps clients reduce electricity costs and enhance profitability while facilitating easy access to solar energy.

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Good Nature Agro is a social enterprise based in Chipata, Zambia, focused on empowering small-scale farmers to generate sustainable income. The company recruits groups of farmers who nominate a member to serve as a Private Extension Agent (PEA). These PEAs receive training in agronomy and community engagement, enabling them to provide tailored support and guidance to fellow farmers throughout the growing season. Good Nature Agro supplies quality legume seeds and offers loans to facilitate improved farming practices. At harvest time, the company serves as a reliable market for the produce, specifically certified legume seeds, which allows farmers to earn significantly more compared to traditional cash crops like maize and cotton. Since its founding in 2014, Good Nature Agro has aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and income for local farming communities.

Gebana is an e-commerce platform focused on fair trade and organic foods, aimed at transforming global trade to benefit family farmers, local economies, and the environment. The company operates a global farmer market that facilitates access to sustainable products through its online platform. By connecting consumers with crowd projects, Gebana promotes ethical sourcing and supports sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring that clients can obtain high-quality food while contributing to positive social and environmental impacts.

Solar Panda is a Canadian company that provides Pay-As-You-Go solar home systems designed to deliver clean and affordable energy to rural communities in Kenya that lack access to electricity. The company manufactures and sells a range of solar products, including home solar kits, lamps, solar TVs, mobile phone chargers, radios, and portable lanterns. By financing these products, Solar Panda makes them accessible and affordable for customers, helping to eliminate the reliance on harmful kerosene lanterns and reducing energy costs for families. The company aims to enhance quality of life by supporting education, improving productivity, and increasing safety. Since its first sale in December 2017, Solar Panda has rapidly expanded its reach, powering hundreds of thousands of homes and positioning itself as a leader in the affordable solar energy sector.