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Lighting up kakuma refugee camp
Renewable Energy and Greentech
Kenya
Competition
Innovate For Refugees First Edition 2017
Competition
Innovate For Refugees First Edition 2017
Description
The technology underpinning the two legs of this project are distinct: REFUNITE will be responsible for the roll out of a Bluetooth enabled mesh communication network that allows free of charge, offline communication and distribution of information throughout the camp by using the REFUNITE mobile application. Pawame to drive electrification and connectivity in the camp through the distribution of its solar home system on an 18 month pay-as- you-go/rent- to- own model with affordable daily payments of $0.45. In addition to being a charging solution that supports the use of smartphones, the solar home systems will also provide the conventional benefits of nighttime lighting (up to four lights), as well as appliances such as radio and TV.
Team members
Hella Bennani
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