SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; TANZANIA
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
RUMO Energy increases the distribution of solar lamps in rural Tanzania through the rent-to-own model.
Their model is based on a competitive rent-to-own distribution through local entrepreneurs. The program targets entrepreneurs with influence and working together on mutually beneficial to support them to serve more people in their community. The RUMO Energy model is the best model to produce critical distribution networks in rural areas in Tanzania.
RUMO Energy was started on March 1, 2021, by Patrick Mkoma, Heri Marco and Sefania Amnon.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Directly reach 350 customers within three months
Use 26 distribution agents, distribute 350 lanterns in three months
Fundraise an addition of $30,000 from new donors and investors within three months
FOUNDING TEAM
Patrick Mkoma - Sales, Marketing & Revenue
Heri Marco - Business Development & Government Logistics
Sefania Amnon - Sales & Business Relationship
Samuel Mshana - Project Engineer & Technician