NESELTEC

Modular Solar Home Systems to Crack Down on Energy Poverty and Gender Inequality

NESELTEC Ltd will use a locally-led distribution network for the Spark solar kits, in areas where commercial adoption of SHS has been limited due to high initial down payments and overall lack of PAYG options. The project will offer PAYG solar kits, enabling customers to make micro-payments, tailored to the customers’ needs, income, and expenditure behaviour. The modular technology of the Spark solar kits allows customers to expand the energy capacity of the system and add appliances as needed.   

Outcome and Impact

Through the sales of 35,000 Spark solar kits, the project will create enhanced energy access for 140,000 people. On an annual basis, 73 tCO2e will be reduced and 1,999 MWh of clean electricity will be generated. NESELTEC Ltd plans to create 10 temporary and 220 permanent jobs, with 64% of leadership positions filled by women. Savings on energy-related expenditure is estimated to be EUR 1.8M.