On this planet about 1,2 billion people do not have access to electricity and more than half of them live in Africa. More than 640 million Africans lack access to energy , which corresponds to the level of access to electricity for African countries of just over 40 percent, which is the lowest in the world. Annual energy consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) is 180 kWh, compared with 14 kWh per capita in the US and 000 kWh in Europe.
Energy poverty in Africa makes its population poorer. Not only affects the achievement of health and education outcomes, but also increases the cost of doing business, unlocking economic potential and creating jobs. Lack of access to energy manifests itself in hundreds of thousands of deaths annually from wood burning stoves for cooking (carbon monoxide poisoning or fire); complicates the operation of hospitals and emergency services; jeopardizes the level of education; and increases the cost of doing business. Thus, access to energy for all is a key driver of inclusive growth, as it creates opportunities for women, youth and children in both urban and rural areas.
Africa's energy potential, especially renewables, is enormous, but currently only a fraction of it is being used. For this reason, BLUETTI, a pioneer in renewable energy , now takes his step.
As a rising star in self-contained energy, Bluetti is well known for its recognizable portable power plants and portable solar panels. Their products are popular with customers all over the world, but mainly in developed regions such as the USA and Europe. However, Bluetti is committed to providing easy access to electricity in every corner of the world. And in 2021 they will set foot on African soil.
Bluetti has launched a five-year plan in Africa called Project LAAF (African Family Lighting). The company's strategy is literally to provide lighting and electricity to African families without electricity. The ultimate goal is to provide over 1 families by the end of 000.
In September 2021, the first family was deployed in Nigeria. Jane Adona, a poor woman living with 5 children in the informal settlement of Soweto Kibera. She has been living in a shack without electricity for several years. And her communications efforts have proven fruitless as those in charge continue to ask for money.
But now she has a ceiling light, a solar panel on the roof, and a whole host of energy storage systems, all from Bluetti, for free.
The coveted goal of this project is to help as many families as possible achieve relatively easy access to electricity by 2026, with a focus on promoting clean and renewable energy sources. This will require 10 GW of new capacity, one million new off-grid connections and one million households with access to green cooking solutions.
