Energicity

Love to see a mini-grid ribbon cutting, especially in #SierraLeone Well done Anita Otubu and Nicole Poindexter! #gettingminigridsdone

Power by Energicity, Bikes by MAX Energicity is super excited to launch its emobility program in Rokupr, Sierra Leone, and to have riders on the road. Connecting these electric bikes to our solar mini-grids means clean and affordable transport in the communities that we serve! Interested in reading more: https://lnkd.in/gmBVptny

Energicity is Hiring! We're hiring a Director of Market Development to lead policy and government relations, new market expansions, and developing new project portfolios in our existing markets Sierra Leone, Liberia and Benin. It's an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team, bringing Light and Power 💪 to more and more people across West Africa. Interested candidates, please send CV's to info@energicitycorp.com with Director of Market Development Position in the subject by July 26.

🇸🇱 NEW HETA PARTNER | SIERRA LEONE 🇸🇱 We're thrilled to announce a new partnership between the Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (#HETA) and Energicity, via its subsidiary Power Leone, that will support health electrification and digital connectivity in Sierra Leone. 💡 Power Leone is the leading renewable energy utility in Sierra Leone, boasting a current portfolio of 54 solar mini-grids across the country. With support from parent company Energicity, Power Leone is building the energy and financing infrastructure to meet the growing energy needs of Sierra Leone's families, communities, and businesses. 🌞 Through this HETA grant, Power Leone is leveraging its ongoing efforts to establish 17 new solar mini-grids in Sierra Leone's Port Loko, Kambia, and Moyamba districts to provide reliable electricity to 17 health facilities and eight drug stores in the mini-grid catchment areas. HETA’s support is subsidizing the connection of these facilities into Power Leone’s mini-grid infrastructure. The Power Leone team is also collaborating with Africell Sierra Leone to introduce digital connectivity solutions at these health facilities as well as at 30+ health facilities connected to their existing mini-grid portfolio. Over the course of this grant, Energicity will contribute to key energy and health outcomes across rural Sierra Leone by: 🩺 Increasing the capacity to provide quality health services across communities. 💲 Reducing energy spending and greenhouse gas emissions for health facilities and drug stores that previously relied on generators. 💊 Increasing the quantity and variety of medication available to community members. 💻 Improving telecommunication capabilities across health facilities and drug stores for record keeping and patient outreach. With leadership from Abt Global and founding partners Bechtel Corporation (bechtel.org), RESOLVE, and Orange, HETA blends health priorities and private sector expertise to design sustainable, community-customized solutions for energy access in Africa. 👍 Ready to join the alliance? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dzj9GFPe #HETA #EmpoweringCommunities #PoweringHealthcare #EnergyAccess #PowerAfrica USAID Joan Chahenza Godfrey Sanga Gina Cady Heran Abiy Callyn Bloch Sarah P. Julie Collins Sean Callahan Tamsir Niang Nicole Poindexter

#memberspotlight Congratulations to our esteemed partner UEF (Universal Energy Facility) and our dedicated member Energicity on their remarkable achievement! 🔆 On Friday, June 7th, history was made as the first UEF-funded solar mini-grid in Sierra Leone commenced operations. This incredible 27kW mini-grid, located in Borup in northwest Sierra Leone, was brought to life through the diligent efforts of Energicity (Power Leone). It's not just a power source; it's a beacon of hope for over 1,300 individuals, spanning households, businesses, and vital social institutions in the Borup community. 🏡 This initiative isn't just about providing electricity; it's about transforming lives. With this mini-grid now operational, it's estimated to contribute to a significant reduction of approximately 115 tCO2e over its lifetime. That's a substantial step towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for Sierra Leone. 👏 Since the inception of the UEF mini-grid programme in Sierra Leone, the UEF has demonstrated unwavering commitment, approving funding for the construction of 7 mini-grids. The progress is truly inspiring! 🌍 As we celebrate this milestone, let's also look forward to the completion of upcoming mini-grids in Kalangba and Kasiri, expected later this year. These projects will further extend the benefits of clean energy to communities, fostering growth, and empowerment. 💡 Together, we're illuminating pathways to a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Kudos to UEF, Energicity, and all involved for their dedication to making a positive impact in Sierra Leone and beyond! Nicole Poindexter Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) ‘Lamide Niyi-Afuye Anita Otubu #RenewableEnergy #SDG7 #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #SierraLeone #PartnershipSuccess ✨

Energicity's founding idea was simple: build a solar farm in the middle of a community, include batteries to provide 24-hour power, and install poles and wires to bring electricity to each person’s house. Today, Energicity has become the leading distributed energy utility in West Africa, with 70 minigrids (~3 megawatts) in Sierra Leone and Benin.   Through King Philanthropies' and other leading impact vc investors Energicity continues to pave the way as an innovative distributed energy utility in Africa.W e’re honored to have our story shared as part of Reinventing Tomorrow, presented by @King Philanthropies and @Pique Action: https://lnkd.in/gfqHHmBY.      

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Energicity’s solar-powered mini-grids provide clean, affordable electricity to off-grid communities in West Africa. Grateful to The Africa Report and David Whitehouse, PhD for spotlighting our goals to deliver affordable clean power and economic opportunity to more households and businesses across Benin, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and beyond: https://lnkd.in/gbQC9HKg

We are #hiring ! The position of Cluster Lead - Northern Technical Operations is now available for applications! We're seeking a motivated individual to join us in addressing a range of solar mini-grid issues, including operations management, business development, reporting, and more! To apply, visit our website or follow this link 👉 https://lnkd.in/dCxF-h6v #Energicity #NOALeone #hiring #renewableenergy #minigrids #SierraLeonejobs

"This is an all-hands effort, but we don't yet have enough hands." Energicity's Nicole Poindexter said it best on what it will take to achieve a just and inclusive energy transition at our Powering Africa Summit (PAS24) session: Women are Leading Africa’s Just Energy Transition. Thank you to the dynamic women leaders who are using their seats at the table to drive Africa’s energy transition. It was wonderful to hear their insights today: 🌟 Anita Otubu - Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) 🌟 Tshepidi Moremong - Africa50 Infrastructure Investment Platform 🌟 Noella Molefe - Exxaro Resources 🌟 Angela Nalikka - African Development Bank Group So, how do we get more hands to drive the energy transition and end energy poverty on the African continent? One way is to start with … youth. Overheard at the #YES24 roundtable: “Exposing young people to job opportunities in the sector and creating meaningful employment and leadership opportunities for young women and men has and will continue to reap dividends for the future of Africa’s energy security,” Lisa Witte, Power Africa Acting Deputy Coordinator. On that note, it’s a wrap for us at PAS24! Thank you for a great summit, EnergyNet Ltd.! #PowerAfrica #PowerAfricaAt10 #EnergyAccess #EnergyTransition #WomenInEnergy #LeadingWomen #ScalingUpYES USAID Denise Mortimer