Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

The design and construction of an alternative source of energy through photovoltaic systems.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

The electric solar farm is a large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic power system designed for the supply of energy for use in irrigation and the running of value addition factories.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

The project aims to solve the massive power deficit in Kenya rural areas and to reduce the reliance of traditional power sources such as coal.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

1.Reduction of greenhouse emmisions and carbon emmissions 2.It is a renewable source of power 3. Creation of jobs for the youth. 4.Improvement of safety 5.Reduction of isolation and marginalisation through telephones and internet

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

1. Factories e.g coffee factories and cotton ginneries 2. The county government. 3. Large estate owners 4.Hospitals and office blocks

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-07-24

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

Jasper Mwiti, Kelvin Mureti,

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

Ngina Kenyatta

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

1. Project manager- Construction manager 2. Electrical engineer. 3.Audit manager. 4. Information sytems specialist. 5. Civil Engineer. 6. Quantity surveyor 7. Student

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

The project will create jobs for the youth who will be involved in the design and construction of the proect.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

The project will help in production of energy that will be used to irrigate arable land

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Solar power helps in reduction of greenhouse gases and carbon emmissions that pollute the environent

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

All members of the public are welcomed to come and learn about the project from its inception to its execution

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Women and disadvantaged members of the society are also members of the planning committee of the project

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

The pumping of clean water to homes and factories will help in improving the sanitation conditions of the area where the project will be based

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Solar power is not only renewable, but also affordable than other sources of power

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

The project will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of workers since they'll have power through out their homes and factories

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Photovoltaic panels are still a new concept in Kenya which will help in reducing reliance on the traditional electric grid.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Marginalised and isolated communities will have access to power for communication and information access

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Photovoltaic panels contribute to sustainability goals by reducing carbon emmissions from sources of power such as coal

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

A user will be able to moderate energy consumption and improve production in cottage industries in the region

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Solar power is a renewable source of energy; thus mitigating the effects of climate change

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

3

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

Solar power is the next frontier in terms of sustainability and productivity of the general population

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

6

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

6

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

4

05.08 Justification

Solar farms have existed in other parts of the world but they have not been adopted in Kenya in many areas. The project will utilize crystalline silicon photovoltaic devices that are durable.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

KPLC is the main competitor yet they rely on hydroelectric power for most of the power that they generate

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes. We educate girls on the need for enterpreneurship and education through workshops and shows