Summary

WeTu’s e-mobility use case is part of a broader energy access initiative in Katito and Kisegi, Western Kenya. Solar- powered hubs support electric motorcycle leasing and battery swapping, addressing transport challenges in peri-urban and rural areas. The initiative targets boda boda riders, offering a cleaner alternative to petrol-powered motorcycles, reducing emissions and improving operational efficiency. WETU converts internal combustion (ICE) motorcycles into electric bikes and has worked with the users to improve the bikes and adapt them to local conditions as well as worked with users to align the payment model with rider cash flows. Integrated with other services like water purification and solar cooling, the hubs promote sustainable development. The model encourages adoption of electric mobility through affordable, user-centric solutions tailored to the region’s economic and environmental.

Summary

The SESA project developed a solar- powered cold room in Mbita market, Homabay County, Kenya, to reduce food waste and improve vendor income. Operated by WeTu and powered by SelfChill technology, the cold room addresses the lack of cooling infrastructure and poor handling practices. It preserves produce quality, reduces spoilage, and enhances food security.

The cold room is powered by SelfChill’s innovative DC solar cooling technology using natural refrigerants and optional thermal storage. The initiative targets retail market vendors dealing in perishable produce i.e., vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, sukuma wiki, and avocados, which suffer significant spoilage due to lack of cooling infrastructure.

The business model is based on a pay- per-crate-per-day pricing structure, tailored to produce type. The pilot has shown promising uptake and willingness to pay, with ongoing efforts to optimize utilization and expand customer segments.

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Nastech Power Solutions (NASTECH) in Ghana has validated innovative solar energy solutions combining micro-grids and individual solar generators made from electronic waste with the vision to improve sustainable energy access in off-grid communities. Throughout the SESA project, NASTECH scaled operations, trained 225 youth in solar technologies, and repurposed over 255 tons of e-waste, including lithium-ion batteries, into affordable energy systems. Their circular economy model addresses both energy poverty and environmental hazards from battery waste. NASTECH’s subscription-based model and direct sales have enabled electrification of rural homes and businesses, boosted local economies and created 52 jobs.