Africa GreenTec

Africa GreenTec AG is a social enterprise, founded in 2016, based in Hainburg, Hesse. The company focuses on providing sustainable and affordable energy solutions for rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, which are typically not connected to the public power grid.

Africa GreenTec develops and implements innovative, containerized solar power plants, known as Solartainer®, which serve as a central component of their ImpactSites®. These systems include:

• Solartainer®: High-performance solar power plants that meet the energy needs of communities.
• Cooltainer: Solar-powered cooling systems that minimize food spoilage and improve food distribution.
• Watertainer: Solar-powered water purification systems for all common water sources.
• Cold Chains and Water Treatment: Services that facilitate dealing with the effects of climate change.
• Internet and Communication: Smart networks that enable data analytics and remote maintenance.
• Solar-Powered Street Lighting: For safe communities.
• Borehole Pumps: Solar-powered, innovative, and highly efficient pumps for African farmers[2][4].

The main mission of Africa GreenTec is to empower people in Sub-Saharan Africa towards greater self-determination and growth through sustainable energy solutions. The company combines ecological and social goals with economic returns to realize long-term sustainable projects. The focus is on supporting local communities by creating jobs, income opportunities, and improving living conditions on-site[2][4].

Africa GreenTec is committed to several key sustainability goals:

• Energy Transition and Climate Protection: By displacing diesel generators and promoting renewable energies, CO2 and soot emissions are reduced.
• Addressing the Causes of Flight: By improving local living conditions and creating jobs, migration from villages is reduced.
• Education and Energy Efficiency: The local population and employees are trained in renewable energies and energy efficiency.
• Economic Development: Providing electricity, clean drinking water, cooling systems, and internet promotes local small businesses and increases the income of villagers[1][3].

The company has already electrified over 20 villages, provided clean electricity to more than 60,000 people, and supported nearly 1,000 small entrepreneurs. In the long term, Africa GreenTec aims to provide electricity to three million people in Africa, thereby opening up new perspectives for the local economy[3].

Africa GreenTec operates in several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Mali, Niger, Senegal, Madagascar, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, and Zambia. The company works closely with local employees and partners and has also established international partnerships, such as with the green energy provider Polarstern in Madagascar[1][3].

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa_GreenTec
• 2 - https://www.africagreentec.com/ueber-uns/wer-wir-sind/
• 3 - https://www.deutschland.de/de/topic/umwelt/energiewende-in-afrika-i-die-sozialunternehmer-von-africa-greentec
• 4 - https://www.africagreentec.com
• 5 - https://www.investmentcheck.de/produkt/africa-greentec/