Social and economic development is not possible without energy and electricity. Even though Africa is blessed with abundant sunshine, nearly 1 Billion inhabitants of Africa, 600 million people (1.2 billion globally) lack access to electricity. A primary solution to this power deficit is solar energy. SolarFi aims to connect the underserved and unconnected populations in Africa through solar-powered phone charging stations. Access to solar energy and last mile distribution is a mission that SolarFi has tirelessly been working on.

SolarFi connects people to solar power and WiFi, and payments can then be made through-out Africa on the SolarFi platform. SolarFi provides a “business in a box,” and the potential for promoting micro-franchises based on a solar-powergenerating kiosk. The kiosk, can charge mobile phones, offer virtual top-up service to buy mobile airtime, prepaid utilities, pay taxes and other bills.

The booths also deliver Internet and local digital content via the intranet. In the SolarFi system, multiple hubs connect wirelessly to create a network managed by each entrepreneurial business owner. Kiosks can charge up to 100 phones simultaneously and provide Wi-Fi Internet for up to 80 users. The booths are outfitted with sensors and with GPS & video cameras that allow the business owner to remotely monitor their performance and enhance safety.