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Who owns SolarWorld Africa?

The company is headed up and owned by Gregor Kuepper who is a member of the photovoltaic division of SESSA (Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa) and on the Senior Council for the South African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Solar and photovoltaic brands imported by SOLARWORLD Africa include, among others:

Who is SolarWorld?

Since 1984. Based on the recorded history SOLARWORLD pioneered solar projects in Africa over the last 40 years. We are especially proud of these projects: A pioneer in the agricultural sector, showcasing the ideal combination of photovoltaic energy generation for agricultural produce long term cold storage – 508 kWp installed in the first phase.

Is solar power a lifeline in Yemen?

“For many in Yemen, especially for farmers, solar power has been a lifeline,” says Matt Leonard, who specializes in microfinance with IFC. “The key now is to scale up its use.” Yemen has long been the poorest country in the Middle East and North Africa, but a conflict that broke out in 2014 has pushed the country to the brink.

How much does a solar system cost in Yemen?

Rassam paid about 50 million Yemeni rials (around $90,000 based on the unofficial market exchange rate) for his system, which is considered large by local standards. The average cost of an array is around $10,000. Rassam financed the solar panels with a loan from Al Kuraimi Islamic Bank, one of the country’s largest private lenders.

Why are people moving to solar power in Yemen?

The migration to solar power is part of what researchers say is an energy revolution in the country of 28 million, where the electric grid has been decimated by fighting. More than 50 percent of Yemeni households rely on the sun as their main source of energy, and solar arrays power everything from shops to schools to hospitals.

Can solar power save Yemeni rials?

Farmer Mohamed Ahmad Sid El Rassam can attest to those benefits. He built a solar-powered water pump on his land in the region of Beni Hocheich. The setup chopped his diesel use by more than 85 percent, saving him 17 million Yemeni rials ($68,000) a year.