The startup provides energy-as-a-service by offering on-grid and off-grid solar photovoltaic systems, including essential appliances like LED lights, fans, and refrigerators. This service enables micro-enterprises and industrial customers in West Africa to access reliable electricity and reduce dependence on traditional power sources.
Funding
$10M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many households and micro-businesses in West Africa lack access to reliable electricity, relying on expensive and polluting alternatives like generators, kerosene lamps, and torch batteries. This energy poverty limits economic opportunities and poses health risks due to indoor air pollution and safety hazards.
Solution
PAS Solar provides affordable and reliable energy solutions to off-grid households and micro-businesses through solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and essential appliances. The company offers flexible service models, including outright sales, lease-to-own options, and ongoing maintenance services, ensuring access to clean energy regardless of location or financial constraints. PAS Solar's systems power LED lighting, mobile phone charging, radios, and televisions, improving living standards and enabling businesses to operate more efficiently. By reducing dependence on traditional power sources, PAS Solar helps customers save money, improve their health, and reduce their carbon footprint.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes households and micro-businesses in Nigeria that currently rely on generators, kerosene lamps, and other unreliable or expensive energy sources.
Features
- Solar Home Systems (SHS) available in various sizes (e.g., bPower50, bPower20, GK System) to meet diverse energy needs
- Options for outright purchase, lease-to-own, or service model with maintenance included
- Pre-designed low-wattage appliances optimized for the SHS, including LED bulbs and multi-phone chargers
- Remote monitoring of system performance to detect irregular activity and ensure optimal operation
- Mobile payment options for convenient monthly fee payments
- Clean cookstoves available to reduce reliance on traditional cooking methods