As the tea farm and irrigation system have grown, so have Menengai Farmer Ltd’s energy needs, putting a strain on their operational budget.

Menengai Farmers Ltd turned to REDAVIA for a cost-efficient solution. REDAVIA provides solar energy under a flexible lease contract, enabling Menengai Farmers Ltd to reduce costs and increase their operational flexibility.

Designed for maximum ease, REDAVIA’s contract also includes installation, maintenance, and 24/7 technical monitoring. REDAVIA’s onsite engineers deployed the solar ground mount unit at the Menengai Farmers Ltd site. After a smooth deployment and early operation period, both parties are already planning to scale up the solar farm with a second phase of energy storage, allowing for independence from the national grid.

“We are happy to have found a company to manage the electrical costs of our irrigation system,” said Gideon Katiku, Farm Manager of Menengai Farmers Ltd. “The savings we make with REDAVIA will allow us to continue to grow our farm.”

Erwin Spolders, CEO & founder of REDAVIA, confirms, “Solar power reduces costs, generating savings that can be reinvested into the business, while also reducing the carbon footprint of the business. It’s a win-win scenario.”

About Menengai Farmers Ltd

Menengai Farmers Ltd was incorporated on 21st May 1964 and lies on 320 acres of land. The company specializes in the mass farming of tea leaves, which are then delivered to Maramba Tea Factory (a subsidiary of Menengai Farmers Ltd) for processing and packaging and sold to both local and export markets.

About REDAVIA

REDAVIA offers solar power for businesses in West and East Africa. The REDAVIA system is based on a pre-configured model, including high-performance solar modules and electrical components. It is easy to ship, set up, scale, and redeploy. Businesses benefit from a cost-effective, reliable, clean energy solution with minimal upfront investment or technical skills. Find out more at  www.redaviasolar.com

Press Contact:

REDAVIA, Ann Karimi
+254 703 458 761
a.karimi@redaviasolar.com

“This first EEP Catalyst loan to REDAVIA is a clear demonstration that we can deliver on the new NDF Strategy and its commitment to deliver flexible financing and catalytic impact. It has all the ingredients that define NDF’s added value in the Nordic climate financing landscape. It demonstrates our unique mix of financing instruments and capacity to blend and match solutions to support our partners, public or private. We are proud to be standing with our partners and supporting the emergence of a greener economy, precisely at this time of Covid-19.” – Karin Isaksson, Managing Director, NDF

EEP Catalyst is designed to finance the scaling of the next generation of clean energy market leaders in Africa. Flexible early stage debt is still scarce in the sector and expansion stage loans are needed to support innovation and unlock commercial capital. 

“EEP Africa is one of REDAVIA’s longest funding relationships and this transaction proves again that long-term, trust-based relationships are the key to meeting today’s challenges. This crucial funding enables REDAVIA to continue to support companies in Ghana and Kenya with affordable, clean power so these businesses build local wealth and increase employment sustainably.” – Erwin Spolders, CEO, REDAVIA

The loan represents a financing commitment of EUR 1.5 million and supports scale up of REDAVIA’s solar power leasing model toward commercial and industrial (C&I) and SME clients in Ghana and Kenya. 

“The relationship with REDAVIA started with a grant in 2015; now we are leveraging that good experience and pivoting to a lender role. This new injection of financing enables REDAVIA to accelerate the clean energy transition in the commercial and industrial sector and scale up solar farm installations in Ghana and Kenya. It culminates a multi-year vision to establish a follow-on debt financing window under EEP Africa. We are now positioned to provide capital more dynamically to match the growth and evolving needs of companies in the portfolio.” – Charles Wetherill, Fund Manager, EEP Africa, NDF

REDAVIA’s clients in Ghana and Kenya benefit from a cost-effective, reliable and clean energy solution with minimal upfront investment and no technical skills required, supporting the reduction of carbon emissions and increasing the impact on a sustainable society.

EEP Catalyst financing will enable REDAVIA to scale up its operations and contribute to green jobs and green growth by installing 1.26 MWp and generating 1700 MWh/year of clean energy. The shift among SME and institutional clients to lower cost, clean energy consumption will lead to savings of USD 20,000/year in energy expenditures and reduce or avoid 730 tCO2e/year in GHG emissions.

About REDAVIA

REDAVIA offers solar power for businesses in West and East Africa. The REDAVIA system is based on a pre-configured model, including high-performance solar modules and electrical components. It is easy to ship, set up, scale, and redeploy. Businesses benefit from a cost-effective, reliable, clean energy solution with minimal upfront investment or technical skills. Find out more at  www.redaviasolar.com

Press Contact:

REDAVIA, Ann Karimi
+254 703 458 761
a.karimi@redaviasolar.com

“The partnership with REDAVIA comes at a time when the green agenda is a key business objective. This solar power solution gives Siginon Aviation the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment as a responsible corporate citizen,” said Edwin Ronoh, Siginon Group Finance Leader. 

Wonder Feeds Ltd recently upgraded its factory to accommodate its growing animal feed products business. When the COVID crisis hit the economy, management maintained product prices for customers despite the increase of raw material costs, leaving the company with higher operating expenses. Faced with these economics, Managing Director Abdul Parkar was thrilled when REDAVIA extended the same helping hand to him that he extended to his customers. 

Methodist University College Ghana President Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw had been searching for an alternative energy solution for some time now, but no solution fit until REDAVIA offered his institution the opportunity to reduce carbon emissions while also making savings that can be reinvested into the university. 

Emigoh Ghana Ltd states that its philosophy and fundamental purpose is to make the future better and worth living by building a first-class organization that caters to Ghanaian people through quality health and nutrition. 

Stephen Eku, CEO of Emigoh, said, “After working for years to create a premium, sustainable food supply chain, I am delighted to partner with a company like REDAVIA that will allow us to also reduce our carbon footprint in a cost-efficient way.”

COVID-19 has disrupted African businesses significantly. In this challenging time, REDAVIA enables sound businesses to reduce their operating costs with a free solar plant leasing service. REDAVIA has introduced the COVID-19 Resilience Lease, which provides solar power plants to business customers for six months, completely for free.

Erwin Spolders, CEO & founder of REDAVIA, said, “We are glad to be able to make a difference for our business partners in this time of need and start win-win relationships that will last for decades. The COVID Resilience Lease Program is already a huge success, and we are keen to scale up the program further. We invite more companies to apply.”

About REDAVIA

REDAVIA offers solar power for businesses and communities in West and East Africa. The REDAVIA system is based on a pre-configured model, including high-performance solar modules and electrical components. It is easy to ship, set up, scale and redeploy. Businesses and communities benefit from a cost-effective, reliable, clean energy solution with minimal upfront investment or technical skills. www.redaviasolar.com

Press Contact:

REDAVIA, Gabriella Zeugin
+49 89 2426 8869
g.zeugin@redaviasolar.com

After these six months, customers can choose to roll-over this Lease into a regular REDAVIA solar plant lease or request REDAVIA to re-deploy the plant. This offer is available to selected long-term sustainable Ghanaian and Kenyan companies on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Mankoadze Fisheries Limited in Tema, Ghana, was first to sign on to the REDAVIA COVID-19 Resilience Lease. Godfried Kwame Anafi, Director of Mankoadze Fisheries Limited (MFL), is eager to see the restart of his company’s cold store and resumption of service to the corporate and independent fishing customers as soon as possible. REDAVIA will lease MFL the solar plant six months for free, so MFL’s system-critical business gets through the crisis successfully.

The Royal Senchi Hotel & Resort has also joined this unique REDAVIA program. The hotel has been especially hard hit by the pandemic and saw its occupancy rates drop precipitously. Big losses in revenue made lowering utility costs a top priority for hotel management. Gerard Schraven, General Manager, said, “REDAVIA’s solar plant will enable us to keep our energy cost as low as possible when the hotel re-opens after this global health crisis.”

Erwin Spolders, CEO & founder of REDAVIA, confirmed, “REDAVIA understands the economic implications of this pandemic, and we pledge to be a true friend to our business partners in this time of need.”

About The Royal Senchi Hotel and Resort

The Royal Senchi Hotel and Resort is the first 4-star luxury resort in Ghana. It stands on 35 acres of lush greenery with a magnificent view of the Volta River. It offers a unique blend of fauna, flora, traditional architecture, and modernity of the highest standards.

About Mankoadze Fisheries Limited

Mankoadze Fisheries Ltd. is a Ghanaian-owned business. The company owns and operates, among others, a 3000 tonne cold storage facility off Harbor Road in Tema. It provides cold-storage services to the Tema-based fishing fleet and to corporate fish importers and canneries. As such, Mankoadze is a system-critical link in the fish cold-chain to Ghanaian and West-African consumers.

About REDAVIA

REDAVIA offers solar power for businesses in sub-Saharan Africa. The REDAVIA system is based on a pre-configured model, including high-performance solar modules and electrical components. It is easy to ship, set up, scale, and redeploy. Businesses benefit from a cost-effective, reliable, clean energy solution with minimal upfront investment.

Press Contact:

REDAVIA, Gabriella Zeugin
+49 89 2426 8869
g.zeugin@redaviasolar.com

With this goal in mind, REDAVIA stood out as the perfect choice for Exotic’s energy needs. REDAVIA provides cost-efficient, renewable energy under a flexible lease contract, enabling Exotic EPZ LTD to  reduce costs and increase their operational flexibility. Additionally, REDAVIA’s carbon neutral solution enables Exotic EPZ LTD to reduce their carbon footprint, solving the sustainability challenge of Exotic EPZ LTD’s energy needs. 

“Before coming together to start a business, Loise, Charity, and I were all working on separate women economic empowerment programs” said Jane Maigua, Managing Director of Exotic EPZ Ltd. “We are thrilled to have found in REDAVIA an energy partner who values our joint commitment to sustainability and economic business choices.”

Erwin Spolders, CEO & founder of REDAVIA, confirmed, “We are delighted to partner with a team that has such great vision. A company like Exotic EPZ LTD that understands the balance of carbon footprint reduction and cost control can truly make a difference.”

About Exotic EPZ LTD

Exotic is a reputable and integral player in the African Agro processing industry which prides itself in delivering high quality products to key global markets. The company works closely with the many smallholder farmers to maximize yields, provide market and input information, collectivize smallholder farmers and provide markets that are sustainable and guaranteed. Their mission is to source, produce and supply the finest quality products in the nuts and oils value chains while empowering small-scale producers, particularly rural women farmers. Find out more at https://exoticepz.co.ke/ 

About REDAVIA

REDAVIA offers solar power for businesses in West and East Africa. The REDAVIA system is based on a pre-configured model, including high-performance solar modules and electrical components. It is easy to ship, set up, scale, and redeploy. Businesses benefit from a cost-effective, reliable, clean energy solution with minimal upfront investment or technical skills. Find out more at www.redaviasolar.com

Press Contact:

REDAVIA, Gabriella Zeugin
+49 89 2426 8869
g.zeugin@redaviasolar.com

Over the course of 10 years, the REDAVIA Team has taken this innovative design and expanded it into a full product line of modular, lease-to-own solar solutions. REDAVIA’s plug-and-play solutions are quick to install and easy to redeploy, leading the team to name the series of products ‘Fast Track’. While the company started with its flagship product, the Fast Track Solar Ground Mount, it now offers these additional options: the Fast Track Solar Carport, the Fast Track Solar Roof Mount, and the Fast Track Energy Storage.

These products make up a portfolio of 65 units totalling 5463 kWp. REDAVIA provides clean, affordable energy services to 22 customers in Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania, enabling them to reduce costs, increase their operational flexibility, and reduce the carbon footprint of their business. In the past 10 years, REDAVIA has cut 3175 tonnes of carbon emissions.

“Looking ahead to the future, the REDAVIA Team and I are excited to bring these benefits to more and more customers every year,” said Erwin Spolders, CEO & founder of REDAVIA. “We are immensely grateful to the customers and funders who have joined us on our journey so far, and we cannot wait to continue serving them and to start serving more businesses eager for us to meet their energy needs.”

About Menengai Farmers Ltd

Menengai Farmers Ltd was incorporated on 21st May 1964 and lies on 320 acres of land. The company specializes in the mass farming of tea leaves, which are then delivered to Maramba Tea Factory (a subsidiary of Menengai Farmers Ltd) for processing and packaging and sold to both local and export markets.

About REDAVIA

REDAVIA offers solar power for businesses in West and East Africa. The REDAVIA system is based on a pre-configured model, including high-performance solar modules and electrical components. It is easy to ship, set up, scale, and redeploy. Businesses benefit from a cost-effective, reliable, clean energy solution with minimal upfront investment or technical skills. Find out more at  www.redaviasolar.com

Press Contact:

REDAVIA, Ann Karimi
+254 703 458 761
a.karimi@redaviasolar.com