Solar Eagles provides affordable and reliable electricity to off-grid communities in Africa through pay-as-you-go solar home systems. This model enables low-income households to access and pay for electricity in installments, increasing affordability and accessibility.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Millions of people in Africa lack access to reliable electricity, hindering economic development and quality of life. High upfront costs of solar home systems create a barrier for low-income households, while reliance on kerosene and generators leads to pollution and financial strain.
Solution
Solar Eagles provides affordable and reliable electricity to off-grid communities in Africa through pay-as-you-go solar home systems. This model allows low-income households to access solar solutions with a small down payment and pay for electricity in installments, making it more accessible. Customers can make payments conveniently using mobile phones or through field agents. Once the installments are paid off, the solar home system becomes the customer's property, providing free and reliable power for years to come. The systems are equipped with energy storage, providing continuous power even during grid blackouts.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is low-income households in off-grid communities in Africa.
Features
- Pay-as-you-go financing model for solar home systems
- Flexible payment options via mobile phone or field agents
- Energy storage systems for uninterrupted power supply
- Environmentally friendly, producing clean and renewable energy
- Lease-to-own financing to build credit for customers
- Upgrade options available at any time or after installments are paid