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| − | |GBE project name=Solar Solutions for Refugees | + | |GBE project name=Solar Solutions and Financing Options for Refugees and Host Communities in Uganda |
|GBE organisation=ZOA International Uganda; ZOA International GmbH | |GBE organisation=ZOA International Uganda; ZOA International GmbH | ||
|GBE date start=May 2022 | |GBE date start=May 2022 | ||
| − | |GBE date end= | + | |GBE date end=August 2023 |
|GBE project description=The project combines supply- and demand-oriented measures. To stimulate demand, access to potential customers of solar-powered products in the refugee shelters is organised through the 330 established saving groups. Those take on the role of a trustee for the individual savers and potential customers. Meanwhile, ZOA informs the potential customers about the advantages of owning their own solar systems and payment options such as “pay as you go” or other credit-based financing available on the market. Further, farmers can benefit by receiving partial funding within the framework of grants. A second focus of the project is the development of a market for solar PV systems. To do this, the project employs shopkeepers and retailers to act as intermediaries between solar PV companies and the saving groups. Through trainings, they gain an understanding of the technology involved and thus are able to stimulate community interest in solar-powered products and solar PV systems. Finally, the project trains young adults with prior technical experience, so that they can provide repair services for the advertised solar systems. | |GBE project description=The project combines supply- and demand-oriented measures. To stimulate demand, access to potential customers of solar-powered products in the refugee shelters is organised through the 330 established saving groups. Those take on the role of a trustee for the individual savers and potential customers. Meanwhile, ZOA informs the potential customers about the advantages of owning their own solar systems and payment options such as “pay as you go” or other credit-based financing available on the market. Further, farmers can benefit by receiving partial funding within the framework of grants. A second focus of the project is the development of a market for solar PV systems. To do this, the project employs shopkeepers and retailers to act as intermediaries between solar PV companies and the saving groups. Through trainings, they gain an understanding of the technology involved and thus are able to stimulate community interest in solar-powered products and solar PV systems. Finally, the project trains young adults with prior technical experience, so that they can provide repair services for the advertised solar systems. | ||
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|GBE category financing=Financing | |GBE category financing=Financing | ||
|GBE category community=Community-based Approaches | |GBE category community=Community-based Approaches | ||
| + | |GBE category skills=Skills Development | ||
|GBE countrySPF=Uganda | |GBE countrySPF=Uganda | ||
|GBE locationSPF=3.10117, 31.32671 | |GBE locationSPF=3.10117, 31.32671 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:50, 7 May 2024
Solar Solutions and Financing Options for Refugees and Host Communities in Uganda
Last edit made by Helen Mengs on 2024-05-07. This is a wiki, do not hesitate to update information by clicking on "Edit with form".
Key Data
Organisation
ZOA International Uganda; ZOA International GmbH
Duration
May 2022 - August 2023
Project Description
The project combines supply- and demand-oriented measures. To stimulate demand, access to potential customers of solar-powered products in the refugee shelters is organised through the 330 established saving groups. Those take on the role of a trustee for the individual savers and potential customers. Meanwhile, ZOA informs the potential customers about the advantages of owning their own solar systems and payment options such as “pay as you go” or other credit-based financing available on the market. Further, farmers can benefit by receiving partial funding within the framework of grants. A second focus of the project is the development of a market for solar PV systems. To do this, the project employs shopkeepers and retailers to act as intermediaries between solar PV companies and the saving groups. Through trainings, they gain an understanding of the technology involved and thus are able to stimulate community interest in solar-powered products and solar PV systems. Finally, the project trains young adults with prior technical experience, so that they can provide repair services for the advertised solar systems.
GBE Component
Small Projects Fund
Categories
- Financing
- Community-based Approaches
- Skills Development
Factsheet
Location
Country SPF
Uganda
Geographic coordinates of project site
{{#geocode: 3.10117, 31.32671}}
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