3 December 2024
Greenlight Planet partners with teleco operators in Africa to extend rural access
Greenlight Planet, pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar service provider, has partnered with telecom operators in Africa to recognise the natural synergy between the telecom and pay-as-you-go solar industries
The initiative is in line with Greenlight Planet’s aim to pursuing a telecom-focused strategy to have a far-reaching impact on more than 600mn unelectrified consumers across the African continent.
The company has collaborated with more than 15 telecom operators, banks and payment gateways to make Sun King products more affordable and accessible for rural individuals, increasing long-term value for a common consumer base. Full-fledged sales and distribution partnerships have been launched with three leading telecom operators, Vodacom (Tanzania), Orange (Burkina Faso) and Telma (Madagascar), to enable sales of solar-powered energy solutions through each operator’s subscriber base and mobile money channels.