SolarTurtle Kiosk
Ugesi Gold
A solar-powered charging station kiosk.
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The SolarTurtle Kiosk is a micro-utility franchise solar battery charging station that fits into a locked container at night to prevent theft. The kiosk charges and rents out battery packs. The entrepreneur running the kiosk can sell electricity to institutions via a prepaid meter. The SolarTurtle Kiosk also offers other services such as prepaid airtime, ice and fridge space, internet facilities, as well as agricultural and water purification support.
Countries: Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa
The manufacturer is located in Cape Town, South Africa.
~ 35,619 USD (500,000 ZAR) Converted 4 June 2019
The competitive landscape includes other solar charging stations such as the SunZilla, IEEE Smart Village SunBlazer II, and the SOLARKIOSK EHUBB.
Other off-grid energy systems such as micro-hydro, wind turbines, biodigesters or diesel gen-sets.
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Off grid communities