This project aimed to establish a scalable and commercially sustainable business, focused on improving access to solar lighting and renewable energy services in rural communities in Tanzania. RISE Tanzania’s objective is to reduce poverty by providing a cheaper and higher quality source of electrification and long-term education and green job-creating benefits.

The main products sold were modular Solar Home System (SHS) kits. RISE established a long-term presence in its target regions and will employ and train 100 sales representatives. Its innovative scheme of loaning solar lanterns for free which are returnable in exchange for credit on SHS systems enables familiarisation with the technology at no upfront cost.