Solarbakery
Solarbakery is the first mobile, energy-independent bakery company that operates with solar energy. It creates jobs in Senegal, promotes sustainable solutions, and offers fair working conditions. With innovative container bakeries, it sets new standards in the industry.
About Solarbakery
editSolarbakery is the world's first fully equipped, mobile, and energy-autonomous container bakery company. With an innovative approach that relies on solar-powered technologies, Solarbakery is revolutionizing the bakery industry by providing sustainable and social business solutions. Currently, Solarbakery is establishing itself as a bakery chain in Senegal, where the bakeries are operated independently to ensure fair working conditions and create jobs and opportunities through local value creation.
Key Products and Services
editSolarbakery offers mobile bakeries powered by renewable solar energy, making them independent of local infrastructure. These container bakeries are capable of producing up to 3,000 loaves of bread per day and offer a variety of baked goods such as seed and grain rolls, baguettes, and pastries. The bakeries are easy to install and require no extensive prior experience, making them an ideal solution for entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Solarbakery is to create jobs and opportunities while serving as an inspiring example of sustainable, social, and self-sustaining business ideas. The company's vision is a world where all people live in harmony with sustainability goals and can secure their livelihoods under fair working conditions while financing their children's education. The values of Solarbakery include sustainability, humanity, sociality, inspiration, innovation, and solution orientation.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSolarbakery is actively committed to achieving global sustainability goals. The bakeries utilize clean, renewable, and affordable solar energy, resulting in significant CO2 savings by eliminating the use of diesel generators. Each Solarbakery creates up to 120 jobs and strengthens local value chains. Additionally, the company promotes gender equality by enabling up to 100 women per bakery to earn an independent income. The bakeries are mobile and can be deployed worldwide, even in remote areas where the sun is sufficient as the only energy source.
Projects and Achievements
editAn outstanding example of Solarbakery's success is the pilot project in Kinshasa, D.R. Congo. This container bakery finances a local primary school with its surplus, thus providing a sustainable source of income. The project demonstrates how Solarbakery contributes to self-sufficiency and independence through innovative solutions.
Solarbakery is committed to building a global network of sustainable bakeries that creates value, jobs, and opportunities in the regions of the world where it is most urgently needed. With strong partners and a clear focus on social and ecological responsibility, Solarbakery is setting new standards in the bakery industry.