PROBLEM
• Energy Access Gap: Over 600
million people in Sub-Saharan Africa
lack access to reliable electricity.
• Reliance on Hazardous Energy
Sources: Many low-income
households use kerosene, which is
costly and harmful to health.
• Environmental Impact: Continued
reliance on non-renewable energy
sources contributes to
environmental degradation and
climate change.
• Economic Barriers: High upfront
costs prevent low-income families
from adopting renewable energy
solutions.
THE SOLUTION
• Affordable Solar Energy Systems:
Pay-as-you-go solar kits, energy-
efficient appliances, and lighting for
off-grid communities.
• Energy as a Service Model: Flexible
payment plans (e.g., pay-as-you-go)
make it easy for low-income customers
to adopt renewable energy.
• Sustainability and Scalability:
Using renewable energy technology to
address the energy access gap while
maintaining profitability.
• Impact: Reduction of household
energy costs, improved quality of life,
and reduced carbon emissions.
• Product Sales: Solar panels, energy-efficient bulbs, and solar-
powered appliances sold directly to households and small businesses.
BUSINESS
• Pay-As-You-Go Financing: Customers pay for solar energy systems
in affordable instalments.
MODEL • Service Revenue: Installation, maintenance, and energy
consultation services offered for additional income streams.
• Partnerships: Collaborating with NGOs and government programs
for scaling and reaching underserved areas.
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
• Target Market: Over 2000 people
across Uganda living in rural areas
and those in semi-urban.
• Total Addressable Market
(TAM): A growing market for
affordable and sustainable energy
products with increasing demand
for renewable energy solutions.
• Scalability: Ability to expand
product offerings and market reach
as demand grows.
• Government and NGO Interest:
Increasing interest in clean energy
partnerships for electrifying rural
areas.
FINANCIAL VIABILITY
• Revenue Streams:
• Product sales (solar kits, energy-
efficient appliances).
• Service fees (installation,
maintenance, and consultation).
• Subscription :
• The pay-as-you-go model ensures
a steady cash flow.
Sustainability Challenges:
• Managing pay-as-you-go defaults
and educating customers on the
technology.
• Projected Profitability:
• Break-even within 18-24 months,
with steady cash flow from
subscription models and service
contracts.
SUSTAINABILITY
CHALLENGES
Financial Sustainability: Ensuring timely
payments through the pay-as-you-go model and
minimizing default rates.
Customer Education: Introducing solar
technology to new customers and building trust in
the reliability of the systems.
Scaling the Business: Expanding into new regions
while maintaining quality control and supply chain
efficiency.
Profitability Outlook: Expected to generate
consistent income through product sales and
subscriptions, ensuring long-term sustainability
and growth.
SOCIAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Social Impact:
Providing affordable and clean energy solutions
to off-grid communities.
Improving health and education outcomes by
replacing harmful kerosene with safe, renewable
lighting.
Job creation:
Training and employing local technicians for
installation and maintenance.
Environmental Impact:
• Reduction in carbon emissions by
shifting to renewable energy
sources.
• Decreased deforestation caused by
reliance on wood and charcoal for
fuel.
• Contribution to the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs),
especially SDG 7 (Affordable and
THE
ASK
I am requesting for 5000
USD to initiate the Eco
Power Solutions.
Product Inventory ($2,000)
Marketing and Community Outreach
($1,000)
Pay-as-You-Go Infrastructure ($800)
Training and Employment of Technicians
($700)
Monitoring and Evaluation ($500)
SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES
Financial Sustainability: Ensuring
timely payments through the pay-as-
you-go model and minimizing default
rates.
Customer Education: Introducing
solar technology to new customers and
building trust in the reliability of the
systems.
Scaling the Business: Expanding into
new regions while maintaining quality
control and supply chain efficiency.
Profitability Outlook: Expected to
generate consistent income through
product sales and subscriptions,
ensuring long-term sustainability and
growth.
FOUNDER COMPETENCE
Aisha Nalumansi
Bachelor’s Degree in Community
Psychology from Makerere
University
Assistant Communication Lead
Mastercard Foundation Alumni
Association at Makerere
University
Entrepreneur
Contacts:+256753210990
Email:
nalumansiaisha71@[Link]
