Enterprise

Solar lighting installations and service

Direct solar PV implementation and distribution

ERG supplied and installed a PV system for a medieval church (Eyesus Hintsa) in Tigray, a school in the outskirts of Addis Ababa, and distributed and installed home systems in the Central highlands of Ethiopia during 2006-2010. ERG ran a small PV system distribution shop in Awasa town during 2008-2010.

Client

Eyesus Hintsa Trust (UK), Champro Sports (US), Solar PV system distribution

Year

2006-2010

Duration

48 months

Location

Tigray, Addis Ababa, Central highlands, and Awasa, Ethiopia

Objectives

  • Install PV systems for churches and schools
  • Distribute home solar systems
  • Operate distribution shop in Awasa
  • Provide installation and service support

Outcomes

  • PV installations for church and school
  • Home system distribution in Central highlands
  • PV distribution shop operation (2008-2010)
  • Direct market engagement and service provision