GE-Africa
and the U.S. African Development Foundation
Seeking innovative
off-grid solutions to “power up” rural Kenya
Maximum
award $100,000 (8,750,000 shillings)
But we know
that Kenyans are driving economic growth with innovative, renewable energy solutions.
We want
your answer to delivering power to underserved areas.
Eligible applicants include:
- Energy Service Providers: To deliver renewable energy to underserved marginal populations not serviced by the power grid;
- Community Associations, Cooperatives and Organizations: To secure energy for sustainable uses. This could include acquiring a proven technology or service to benefit its members.
- Private Company developing Energy Enabling Technology: To create innovative approaches to metering, payment, collections, and/or transmission appropriate for off-grid solutions.
We want to
hear from you!
Apply now
through October 16, 2013 by going to www.usadf.gov or
OffGridChallenge@usadf.gov
This
Challenge is open to African applicants only.
It is part
of the U.S. Government’s Power Africa initiative, committed to increasing
access to reliable, affordable, sustainable power and helping to ensure the
transparent, effective management of energy resources.