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Arnergy is a provider of sustainable energy solutions focused on delivering clean and reliable energy products for both businesses and homes. The company aims to address energy reliability issues in emerging markets by offering scalable, affordable, and dependable energy systems. Arnergy's products and services are designed to improve economic outcomes for clients by enabling them to access and install distributed energy systems that tackle challenges related to intermittency and grid unreliability. Through its mission, Arnergy seeks to empower businesses and residential customers with energy solutions that support productive use and sustainable development.

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 full-service solar company based in Andhra Pradesh, India, founded in 2014 by Saurabh Marda and Radhika Choudary. The company specializes in providing solar energy-based technologies that aim to make solar energy simple, accessible, and affordable for a wide range of clients. Freyr Energy offers a diverse array of products and services, including smart solar rooftops, solar pumps, petrol pumps, and micro grids. Additionally, the company provides comprehensive solutions encompassing solar system design, installation, energy generation tracking, and troubleshooting, which help clients effectively reduce electricity costs and enhance profitability while facilitating quick access to solar energy.

Electrification company

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 Canadian company that provides Pay-As-You-Go solar home systems, aimed at delivering clean and affordable solar energy to rural communities in Kenya that lack access to electricity. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of solar products, including home solar kits, solar televisions, lamps, mobile phone chargers, radios, and portable lanterns. By allowing customers to finance these products, Solar Panda enhances affordability and significantly improves the quality of life for families, reducing reliance on harmful kerosene lanterns and lowering energy costs. Since its first sale in December 2017, Solar Panda has rapidly expanded, powering hundreds of thousands of homes and achieving remarkable growth within the industry. The company is committed to the belief that access to electricity is a fundamental right and aims to lead the charge in the solar energy revolution by reaching as many off-grid customers as possible.