The Solar Lights for Africa Initiative

Our Commitment has a Transformative Impact on Many Aspects of Everyday Life:

The “Solar Lights for Africa” initiative is more than just a project to light up darkened streets; it is a catalyst for hope, opportunity, and community transformation. By providing solar lights, the EUPD Group aims to address a spectrum of challenges:

Educational Advancement: Enabling extended study hours, which leads to improved academic performance and increased school attendance.
Economic Benefits: Offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive and harmful lighting options, easing the financial burden on families.
Environmental Conservation: Reducing reliance on wood and fossil fuels, thereby mitigating environmental degradation and deforestation.
Community Cohesion: Strengthening community bonds by enhancing living conditions and fostering a sense of belonging.
Health and Safety: Providing a healthier and safer lighting option, significantly reducing the risks associated with kerosene lamps and open fires.
Wildlife Protection: Decreasing the occurrence of human-wildlife conflicts through improved lighting.
Access to Essential Services: Improving nighttime access to communal facilities, ensuring safety and convenience for all residents.
Safe Passage for Children: Ensuring children have well-lit paths to and from school, promoting regular attendance and safety.

Siqalo Partnership: Bringing Light to Cape Town’s Informal Settlements

As part of our mission, the EUPD Group is proud to partner with Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU NPC) to bring solar light and sustainable living solutions to the informal settlement of Siqalo in Cape Town. This partnership is integral to our broader vision of creating safer, more resilient communities through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Siqalo’s Context: Siqalo is an informal settlement in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town, home to 2,455 households and approximately 7,200 residents. The community faces challenges such as inadequate shelter, limited access to basic services, and high levels of unemployment and poverty. The lack of public sector electricity forces residents to rely on unsustainable and unsafe energy sources like wood, paraffin, candles, and batteries.

Our Collaborative Efforts: In collaboration with VPUU, the EUPD Group is implementing a program to provide solar lights to Siqalo households as an incentive for participating in organic waste management. This initiative not only addresses the critical need for lighting but also promotes environmental sustainability and economic development.

Program Components:

Organic Waste Management: Facilitating the collection and composting of organic waste, reducing health risks, and supporting local urban agriculture.

Solar Light Incentive: Providing solar lights to households that actively participate in the waste management program, enhancing safety and extending productive hours.

Community Engagement: Educating residents about sustainable living practices and fostering community cohesion.

By joining hands with VPUU, we aim to improve the quality of life in Siqalo, ensuring that residents have access to safe and reliable lighting while promoting sustainable waste management practices. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to creating a brighter, safer, and more sustainable future for communities in Africa.

A Call to Action

The EUPD Group extends an invitation to the global community to support this transformative endeavor. The “Solar Lights for Africa” initiative represents a step towards a sustainable future, where education, community empowerment, and safety are accessible to all. By joining hands with us, you can contribute to a movement that not only lights up the night but also paves the way for a brighter, more hopeful future for children and communities across Africa. As part of the ESG Transparency Awards, EUPD Research donated solar lights. Additionally, we provide solar lights as incentives for participating in online surveys and other engagement activities, further encouraging community involvement and sustainable living practices.

Join Us in Lighting Up Lives

Discover how you can be a part of this remarkable journey towards change. Together, we can illuminate paths, empower minds, and build a future where every child has the opportunity to shine.

More information about the project

For more information on our partnership with VPUU and the Siqalo project, visit VPUU NPC.

Installers who donated a solar light through our surveys:

Elektro- und Solartechnik Mittermeier GmbH

EWS Jever GmbH

ladepunkt24.com

Elektro Obernauer

Heider Elektro GmbH

Cadosch + Niederer Elektroinstallationen GmbH

Top Elektrotechnik GmbH

SH Technics

DS Energy

Positive Energy

Mackay Solar Installer

KVA Power

Dieter Kauer Energieberatung und -planung

MD Solektra bvba

PHE PowerHouse Energy GmbH

Lebenswerte Energien

AnRegEn UG

Dahuron (Sarl)

Eternal Energy Systems Ltd

Denig Solar ApS

Beate Döhrmann

Regen Power Pty Ltd

Ecodigma

Elektro & Technik Gschwend AG

BERNHARD SCHELLER

EnergieRijk

Grupa Biznesowa ERA sp. z o.o.

Casaplus – Sistemas de Energia, Lda

Wohnen mit Energie

PSW Energy

Wouters Hidde

RZ Installatie- en Montagetechniek

Hälsinge Solceller AB

Carbon Zero Renewables Ltd

Schrameyer GmbH & Co. KG

Enersun

Klövsta Energi AB

Solarfarm AB

RC Impianti

ZigZagSolar

GESTREDES, Lda.

Climatel

Palazzolo Energia

Energietechnik Nauschnegg GmbH

Archipiélago Sostenible / Canarysolar

Lakes Renewables Ltd

Langmann Consulting

R-Power Gmbh

Energietechnik Söllinger e.U.

Segco

ACSolar

CDNI S.r.l

Sopy Networld e.U.

Sun Peak GmbH

Sonnensturm UG

VOLT SOLAR

Peter Koch GmbH

Solarstromanlagen Würtemberger GmbH

Solarpower GmbH

SolarEnergieNetzwerk UG

SED Trading GesmbH

Clevergie GmbH

Sotech GmbH

SyEnergy AG

Solar Kasper GmbH

PV-Solar4you

SalzburgPV, Einzelunternehmen

Stieg Solutions e.U.

ADW Messtechnik GmbH

Energy PV Elektrotechnik GmbH

Solar Home Solutions GmbH – enerix Österreich

SONNA Energiesysteme

EAH Elektro GmbH