SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; MALAWI
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Solar lamps.
Learn more about the Solar Lamp Challenge and how these lamps create enormous benefits for developing world families.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Sollys Energy's mission is to end energy poverty in Malawi by making quality solar products affordable and accessible.
The Sollys Energy business model involves the recruitment of sales agents located in the semi-urban areas of Lilongwe, Malawi. The sales agents are local shopkeepers and their customers may pay for the lanterns in installments through them, or through mobile money applications. The Sollys Energy team is a collection of young, unique, energetic individuals with diverse skill sets, and a common goal - eradicating energy poverty.
Sollys Energy was founded by Martin Masiya, Gift Bwanali, Nithaar Kaisi and Dickson Mervin Kapichi. All were students at the University of Malawi, The Polytechnic.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Distribute 300 solar lamps during the three-month pilot, reaching 1,500 people
Raise an additional $45,000 during the three-month pilot
Reach 12,000 people at the end of year 1
Reach 65,000 people by the end of year 2
FOUNDING TEAM
Martin Masiya - CEO
Gift Bwanali - COO
Dickson Mervin Kapichi - CTO
Nithaar Kaisi - CMO