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🇲🇬 We have now connected over 30.000 people to electricity for the first time in Madagascar. Along with our partner, Fanilo Solar Madagascar (Yellow) and with finance and policy support from OMDF, Bamboo Capital Partners and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) we're connecting more rural, and peri-urban homes in Madagascar to solar energy at home than ever before! Why is this so important? ⚡Because electricity sparks opportunity. In Madagascar today, a lack of widely available electricity limits social and economic opportunities for the population of 30 millions people. Almost 75 percent of the country’s workforce are employed in the agriculture sector yet, only 11 percent of the population in rural areas have access to electricity. This limits farmers' and rural families' productivity, growth and quality of life. 🔌🔋We are expanding across the country so that more families can afford high-quality energy service and appliances at home, including Spark’s fan, radio, lighting and phone charging. 📲 #SparkEnergy #SolarPower #Madagascar #RenewableEnergy #SEforAll #EnergyForAll #SDG7 #offgridenergy #energyaccess #BrightDaysAhead

We’re forging ahead into new countries, and our latest partnership with SOL! Groupe has delivered the first Spark solar home systems in Chad to SOL! Tchad 🇹🇩 Plus additional units are on their way to the Central African Republic 🇨🇫 (SOL! Centrafrique) marking another milestone in Spark's mission to build the future of African energy. In both countries, the population with energy access is among the lowest in the world, with electrification rates below 5% in Chad and 0.4% in rural Central African Republic. 🔆 That's why Spark has teamed up with SOL! Groupe as their preferred supplier, offering pay-as-you-go solar kits to homes without electricity. These markets are often overlooked by energy companies as they are difficult to operate in, with tough financing conditions and sparse populations in extremely remote and rural areas. 🤝 But now, with expert support from the Spark Invest programme, SOL! Groupe can expand to deliver #BrightDaysAhead to communities in these historically underserved regions. Check out the full partnership details in our media release ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eR86iRYu #Chad #CentralAfricanRepublic #offgridsolar #PowerAfrica #solarenergy #energyaccess #solarhomesystems #solar #SDG7 Tanguy FRANÇOIS Jean François Sanchez Olivier MARGRAFF

🤝 PARTNERSHIP NEWS: Smiling Through Light 🇸🇱Sierra Leone We’re growing our reach through high-impact partnerships with distributors in sub-Saharan Africa and we’re proud to share our latest partnership with Smiling Through Light. 👤 In Sierra Leone only around one in four people - 26% of the population - has electricity access, dropping to just 6% in rural areas. This is primarily where Smiling Through Light are distributing Spark Solar Kits. Their community-led approach combined with Spark’s solar home systems and finance solutions will deliver clean, reliable, and sustainable solar energy to off-grid homes across Sierra Leone who are unserved by current energy networks. Smiling Through Light works closely with women to unlock income opportunities for them to significantly improve their lives and help lift them out of poverty through energy access. 🟢⚡At Spark, we understand how impactful electricity is in creating opportunities for last-mile communities and look forward to bringing our products to even more women and families across #SierraLeone in the coming months. Discover more about our partnership with Smiling Through Light: https://lnkd.in/e7rjgyjn #solar #offgridenergy #sierraleone #SDG7 #energyaccess #offgridsolar #powerafrica Mariama Kamara Alexandros Germanis

Country update: Madagascar 🇲🇬 We're thrilled to share that since 2023, Spark has successfully installed over 5000 of our Spark Kit solar home systems across Madagascar, bringing sustainable energy to thousands! 🌍🔋 Our incredible partner, Fanilo Solar Madagascar has also recently expanded into Mahajanga city, bringing us even closer to reaching every corner of the country. With over 150 dedicated sales agents on the ground, we're connecting more rural, and peri-urban homes to affordable solar energy than ever before! ⚡🔌 Today only around 1 in 3 people in Madagascar have access to electricity. And we're on a mission to change that, one Spark Kit at a time, with the help of our distribution partners like Fanilo. We're also looking to grow our team in Madagascar! We’re seeking a solar technician based in Antananarivo, to join us in powering a #BrightDaysAhead in Madagascar ☀️ #SparkEnergy #SolarPower #Madagascar #RenewableEnergy #JoinTheTeam #EnergyForAll #SDG7 #offgridenergy #energyaccess

🎥 Missed our latest video featuring BrightLife Uganda? Check out our partnership in action below. Together we’re: 🇺🇬Unlocking investment and removing financial barriers to scale solar in Uganda 🤝 Delivering Uganda’s most affordable energy access across the whole country ⚡Pushing the boundaries of high-quality solar products for off-grid customers Like what you see? Learn more about our product and partnerships: www.sparkenergy.io or visit our Youtube Channel get see more Spark videos: https://lnkd.in/eMsNpkJi #BrightDaysAhead #Energyaccess #offgridenergy #offgridsolar #solarhomesystems #cliamtetech #lastmile #Uganda

🇲🇼COUNTRY UPDATE: Malawi Spark Solar Kits are lighting up homes across #Malawi, where we’ve partnered with Yellow since 2022. ⚡With support from Ministry of Energy-Malawi and Malawi Ngwee Ngwee Ngwee Fund we have rapidly scaled our operations to connect homes to energy for the first time. 🎉This month we have reached a huge milestone - 50,000 of our solar home systems have now been distributed to regions across the country, connecting homes to energy for the first time. Offering high-quality Spark Solar Kits to customers on a pay-as-you-go basis is life-changing. It provides the comfort and safety of electricity at home for light and power for appliances like TVs, fans and radios. According to Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Malawi is one of the world’s least electrified countries. In rural areas which cover much of the territory, only 4% of the population have access to electricity. This holds families back from achieving their full potential and prevents them from being able to live full and active lives after dark. We’re working with Yellow to change this and improve the lives of millions of Malawians. 🙌Through their commitment and hard work, Yellow’s team have distributed 50,000 Spark Solar Kits despite facing tough economic challenges. We’re incredibly proud to work alongside Yellow as our partner on the ground. Huge thanks goes to Michael Heyink Caville Fawcett Ross Thompson Maya Stewart William Thompson for their contribution to achieving this milestone. Here’s to more #BrightDaysAhead and a future powered by affordable solar in Malawi. #SDG7 #offgridenergy #solarenergy #powerafrica #energyaccess #solarsystems #solar

▶️ WATCH NOW Spark is proud to partner with BrightLife Uganda to connect families to clean energy that powers bright days ahead. Only 19% of rural communities in #Uganda have access to electricity at home. That’s why BrightLife distributes Spark solar home systems to communities across the country.    ⚠️This is a challenging task. Tough geographic terrain and a low-income customer base make the country a difficult market. But BrightLife and Spark have teamed up to ensure that rural homes have access to affordable and reliable power provided by Spark Kits.    🎥Check out BrightLife CEO Laurynas Vaičiulis insights into:  🇺🇬 Challenges and successes his company has found scaling solar in Uganda  🤝 Why they chose to partner with Spark to deliver Uganda’s most affordable energy access ⚡The importance of providing high-quality solar products for off-grid customers Like what you see? Learn more about our product and partnerships: www.sparkenergy.io  #BrightDaysAhead #Energyaccess #offgridenergy #offgridsolar #solarhomesystems #cliamtetech #lastmile 

🔍Looking for a finance role that prioritises impact, purpose, and learning opportunities? Join our team as an Investment Analyst! 📈🌟 We’re seeking an Investment Analyst to help bring electricity to millions in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role involves more than just analysing data; it's about addressing one of today’s biggest global challenges and developing the energy systems of Africa’s future. You'll be a key player in shaping investment solutions and financial strategies that enable our distributors to reach more homes with our solar home systems. PLUS you'll get to work in a diverse and supportive environment with real opportunities for learning and development. Sound good? Apply now here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYPawKZm #hiring #jobvacancy #InvestmentJobs #Sustainability #impactjobs #InvestmentAnalyst #BrightDaysAhead Andres Rojas

🚨 Job alert: We’re #hiring 🌟 Join our team as an Investment Analyst! 🌟 At Spark, we’re looking for an investment analyst to help us unlock life-changing access to electricity at home for millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role isn't just about crunching numbers; it's an opportunity to make a real difference every day for people living without energy access. As our Investment Analyst, you'll help make this happen through shaping investment solutions and optimizing financial structures that empower our distributors and help them reach more homes and families with our solar home systems. 🔍 Key responsibilities: - Due diligence & financial analysis - Financing structuring - Financial closure - Stakeholder management ✨ What you bring: - Fresh ideas and solutions - Strong prioritization and communication skills - A sharp eye for details and numbers - A problem-solving, can-do attitude to help our distributors when they face challenges, offering help and thinking strategically to overcome issues 🌟 The perks: - A diverse international and welcoming team environment - Plenty of chances to take on more responsibility, like managing sub-funds or leading a team - Autonomy to work on projects that spark your interest and the chance to be part of a movement that's changing lives. Got any questions? Get in touch with our team or apply for this exciting opportunity today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eYPawKZm #JobAlert #hiring #recruiting #energyjobs #financejobs #finance #investment #BrightDaysAhead

☀️ Today is World Environment Day, a day to shine a light on the importance of protecting our environment for future generations. 🔋+ 🌍 Energy and environment go hand-in-hand, with clean, sustainable energy supply being essential to protect the environment. That’s why we’re proud to contribute to #BrightDaysAhead for our customers and for the planet. ⚡Through our work, not only are we able to bring affordable, high-quality solar home systems to customers across Sub-Saharan Africa, we’re also providing the foundations for the future of clean energy in Africa. Our environment is in a crisis that can only be solved if we address and invest in sustainable, green energy for all. At Spark, we have the technology, we unlock investment, and we work with influential stakeholders at the heart of off-grid communities to make this a reality. Find out how ➡️: https://lnkd.in/g94MCgZz #WorldEnvironmentDay #cleanenergy #offgridenergy #sustainableenergy #solarenergy #solarhomesystems #