Partnership to bring solar products to off-grid communities in Africa

LONGi Green Energy Technology, a manufacturer of solar wafers, cells and modules, has signed a partnership agreement with a professional off-grid solar home system manufacturer to provide solar products to off-grid communities in Africa and alleviate energy poverty.

By launching the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) project Light Up Africa, the partners will provide tailor-made products, including solar cells and modules, providing affordable solar power solutions and creating a sense of economic empowerment and poverty alleviation.

LONG was also recently recognised as the first solar manufacturer to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, the go-to place for industrial organisations to learn and collaborate in advanced technology adoption.

The World Economic Forum also recognised the leading solar manufacturer for its innovative adaptation of intelligent technologies to promote intelligent solar product manufacturing.

“As a pioneer for innovation in renewable energy, LONGi has been committed to reducing costs and improving efficiency for solar powerwhich is not only beneficial to countries seeking energy transition but also important to the underdeveloped regions to have access to green power.”

Helping communities in need to access green energy

According to the World Bank, 568 million people in sub-Saharan Africa alone still lacked access to electricity in 2023, with off-grid energy use common in rural areas.

Chief Executive Officer of co-partner Shenzhen Power Solution, Li Xia, expressed dedication to improving the quality of life of the bottom-of-the-pyramid (BOP) population with green energy.

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Dennis She, Vice President of LONGsaid this initiative will offer “the most-needed communities with affordable green solar solutions to empower the BOP communities in Africa to improve income and have better access to education.”

She added: “Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG7) is key to achieving all United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a more sustainable future. The decrease of solar power costs is the very foundation for energy equity at the global scale, especially to the under-developed regions.

“We have confidence in working together with the Power Solution team to best leverage the power of affordable and clean energy to more communities to address the other SDG goals, including; No Poverty, Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Climate Actions, etc.”