Sahelia Solar is an eco-inclusive enterprise located in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, and specialises in the design and supply of a range of solar energy systems. Solar energy installations allow customers to access clean, reliable systems, thereby reducing their reliance on the limited and inconsistent national grid. Sahelia Solar operates in three main sectors; residential, commercial and industrial, and offers both pre-pay and pay-as-you-go (PAYG) models.
The pre-pay model allows those with financial means to have immediate access to clean, reliable energy systems. The PAYG model is an innovative way to provide a cost-effective and demand-oriented pathway to finance modern energy services in low-income communities. The model is designed to offset the initial high costs of system installation. It allows low income or capital- poor customers to pay in instalments. Sahelia Solar offers solar solutions with hybrid or autonomous systems. The product range comprises solar backup systems as an alternative energy source for customers who are already connected to the national energy network, solar kits for rural and remote communities who require night-time lighting, and solar hot water systems.
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