Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

By harnessing the power of the sun, we're reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change. Our solar solutions offer a clean and renewable alternative to traditional energy sources, helping to protect the planet for future generations.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Sekele Solutions Limited is a renewable energy company based in Abuja, Nigeria, birthed after a long preparation, like researching on solar through feedback from clients, engineers and producers and the nation at large. We provide a wide range of renewable energy solutions, including solar consultancy, solar sales, after sales service and solar product repairs. We a re committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, and we a re proud to be at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution in Nigeria.

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

More than 20 communities like, Angwan Bassa, Kache, Kache Tsho, Lukaka, Bangada, Wuye wuye, Acamu, Gyriri Kasanki, Gulo, Kaida Tsho, Paiko, Kuturkpo, Dangayi, Kutunku Bassa, Tsauni, Pagan, Shenagu, Gboyi, Apey and Tunga, Maje, under gwagwalada area council in Abuja, Nigeria with a total estimate of 700,000 people living around those axis of which are not connected to the national grid. 30% of the estimated people are interested in acquiring the solar light but the can not pay out rightly, which is the major reason we need the grant. They find themselves spending 50% of their total income on fossil fuel, candles, oil lamps, inefficient touch lights batteries and other or travel 20 to 25km to the nearest grid.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

BENEFITS OF USING OUR PRODUCTS. 1. BEEN A DEALER. As a dealer in all the products, I get them 30% cheaper than the market price and I will sell to the these communities with 25% making buying from me 5% cheaper for the communities, by so doing the business makes 15% profit and 10% logistics and others. 2. PAYMENT PLAN The main and only reason this project has not kicked off is funding as the people living in these communities are petty traders and as such they can not pay out rightly. When we get the funding, the plan is to allow them pay daily or weekly for 24 weeks which is a total of 6months depending on their type of business and what payment method is preferable to them. 3. Professional installation, aftersales service and repairs

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

OUR TARGET BENEFICIARIES. All the communities in different states in Nigeria that are not connected to the national grid are our targeted beneficiaries but we are starting with this 20 communities which are, Angwan Bassa, Kache, Kache Tsho, Lukaka, Bangada, Wuye wuye, Acamu, Gyriri Kasanki, Gulo, Kaida Tsho, Paiko, Kuturkpo, Dangayi, Kutunku Bassa, Tsauni, Pagan, Shenagu, Gboyi, Apey and Tunga, Maje, under gwagwalada area council in Abuja, Nigeria with a total estimate of 700,000 people living around those axis of which are not connected to the national grid. Our solutions is aimed at powering their homes, schools, business locations, hospitals and market places. Mean while, my team and i have reached out to them, telling them the importance of using green energy and they have agreed to go green but they can not pay out rightly, which is the major reason we need the grant.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-10-26

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

0

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

none

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

https://sekelesolutions.com.ng

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

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

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

nill

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

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

Environmental Impact: By harnessing the power of the sun, we're reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change. Empowering Communities: Access to solar energy is about empowering communities. solar power provides opportunities for economic development, education, and improved quality of life. Measurable Impact: From powering homes and businesses to lighting up schools and healthcare facilities, our impact is felt far and wide.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

At Sekele Solutions, we're passionate about solar energy and its potential to transform lives. From solar consultancy to sales and after-sales service not excluding Repairs of the products. we're dedicated to bringing sustainable and affordable energy solutions to communities across the globe, through our dealership with the manufacturers of these product and with the help of our professional team.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

4

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

4

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

With each solar installation, we're making a tangible difference. From powering homes and businesses to lighting up schools and healthcare facilities, our impact is felt far and wide. I'm incredibly proud of the work we're doing at Sekele Solutions Ltd to make solar energy accessible to all. Together, let's harness the sun

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

By harnessing the power of the sun, we're reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change. Our solar solutions offer a clean and renewable alternative to traditional energy sources, helping to protect the planet for future generations. Access to solar energy isn't just about electricity—it's about empowering communities. From rural villages to urban centers, solar power provides opportunities for economic development, education, and improved quality of life.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

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

4

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

2

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

4

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

3

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

4

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

06.09 Competitive Analysis

As a dealer in all the products, I get them 30% cheaper than the market price and I sell to the these communities with 25% making buying from me 5% cheaper for the communities, by so doing the business make s 15% profit and 10% logistics and other If 30% of the estimated people are interested for now that would be 6540 Cost of light 29,500 Sold at 36,875 Profit =7,375 *6540=48,232,500. PAYMENT PLAN The main and only reason this project has not kicked off is funding as the people living in these communities are petty traders and as such they can not pay out rightly. When we get the funding, the plan is to allow them pay weekly for 24 weeks which is a total of 6months

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