Technology to accelerate the electrification of Africa leveraging Upya’s flexible SaaS for last mile distributors
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Congratulations to @CharmImpact on their first award! Well deserved for bridging the gap between SME LMDs and investors! @Upya is delighted to collaborate with Charm Impact and support LMDs collecting and reporting impact data.
21 Jun 2021
Were delighted to have received our first award from the Impact Shakers Awards! 🎉
Thanks to every #partoftheCharm that voted for us to win this award 🌏
Read more about it through our bio...
#PartoftheCharm
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@UpyaTech had a great time presenting at the @SankalpForum with our partner @givewatts discussing the partnership model implemented in Africa by the Innovate UK's Energy Catalyst Accelerator Programme.
#CarbonTrust, #EnSoImpact, #AriyaFinergyHoldings, #StrathmoreUniversity, #AMI
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#UpyaTech will be exhibiting at the #Sankalpafrica2021 Summit this week with Emilie Cohen-Boulakia and Gerard Kelly. Looking forward to engaging with key stakeholders in the last-mile space to discuss their challenges and see how Upya can support them!
#offgridsolar #crm #SDG7
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In our latest blog, we provide a mid-project update on our @innovateuk backed initiative in Kenya, together with our partner @givewatts. Have a read on lnkd.in/gVhCG9E #SDG7 #solarenergy #cleanenergy #energyaccess
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@Upya's CEO, Gerard Kelly, will take part tomorrow in the Cleantech Forum Europe. With leaders from @ENGIE_EnergyAcc, @angazadesign & @ModularityGrid, he is taking part in the panel "Lessons from the Frontline: B2B Energy Access”. #CleantechForum #Upya #lastmile #CRM #SDG7
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A thorough article about @Yellow's approach (yellow.africa/) to improving access to clean electricity in Malawi, how they overcome challenges and their vision for the future! A very interesting read ! startuptruth.co.za/?p=213
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The GDC Innovation Challenge crowdsources innovations, helps to pilot the best ideas, & supports the broader community to adopt & learn from these innovations. @Kambasco & @Upya are some of the winners. Thank you to all who voted for the project #SDG7 #lastmiledistribution #GDC
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Upya is grateful & proud to be working with @innovateuk, the UK's innovation agency, and the energy catalyst programme to solve the energy trilemma. With their support,Upya is developing innovative tech & forging partnerships in Kenya & across SSA. #innovation #SDG7 #cleanenergy
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We're delighted to see our client @Solibrium engaging with @GOGLA on the issue of e-waste and circularity in the off-grid solar industry. By tackling it head-on, negative externalities can be avoided. Great initiative! #SDG7 #SDG12 #offgrid #cleanenergy #ewaste #energytransition
6 Nov 2020
We're excited to launch the GOGLA #Circularity Hub today! Our members & partners have come together to highlight the importance of effective #ewaste management & a circular approach for the #offgridsolar sector & consumers. Here are their voices: youtu.be/JHNjloHVtm8
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Upya is exhibiting at the @SankalpForum. We're looking forward to engaging with LMDs & key stakeholders in the last mile space to discuss their challenges and how we can support them. #upya #sankalpvirtual2020 #offgridsolar #sdg7 #cleanenergy #solarpower
events.sankalpforum.com/Sank…
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Upya is proud to be working with Yellow Solar Power and contributing to improving access to clean energy in Malawi. #sdg7 #cleanenergy #solarenergy
Yellow – An African Start Up Solving Africans Electricity Problems cueafrica.net/2020/10/31/yel… via @@CueAfrica
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An interesting read for last-mile distributors and investors. Which appliances are the most important for people? #SDG7 #cleanenergy #Offgrid #renewables #energyaccess #africa #solar
6 Oct 2020
📢 JUST RELEASED! The 2020 #ApplianceMarketSurvey offers a unique snapshot of the fast-evolving #OffGrid appliances sector. Read the report to see how 130 professionals ranked 25 technologies by perceived demand and impact in this iteration: bit.ly/36DZTEs
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6 Oct 2020
Our Mchinji Shop officially opened yesterday. If you need household solar for your folks and yourself in Mchinji - visit our shop at Mchinji Boma. Tell your friends to tell their friends to tell their friends. Also, tell us, where should we open our shop next? #payg #solarpower
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Great article on the role played by women entrepreneurs to increase the use of renewable energy in Nigeria. The founders and managers of @creedsenergy, @sosairen and @ikabinNG are truly inspiring. #SDGs #cleanenergy rockefellerfoundation.org/ca…
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Access to energy is one of the most important factors to escape the poverty trap.
21 Apr 2020
#Offgridsolar continues to power opportunity for people in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond - providing savings, income, and jobs, while improving their quality of life. Here's the evidence on this power tool for change: bit.ly/2ZUKWGM
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Upya retweeted
🗣️@Ruralelec & Partners call for USD 35 million in grant funding to secure the industry’s achievement in #energyaccess for the 470 million people already benefiting from #offgrid #renewables. Read the #OpenLetter 👉bit.ly/2Mwcs9l
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What's holding back the growth and adoption of off-grid solar products?
Our latest blog delves into some of the most common barriers faced by customers and distributors alike in making the transition to solar.
lnkd.in/dfVxQM8
#Africa #Solar #CRM #OffGrid #GreenEnergy
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Upya are proud to be playing a part in GOGLA's success, which saw PAYG solar sales increase by 19% in comparison to the first half of 2019!
#CRM #Africa #OffGridSolar
17 Aug 2020
#PAYGo continues to play an important role as a financing option for #offgridsolar products. From July to December 2019, PAYGo sales increased by 19% compared to the first half of 2019. Find out more: bit.ly/3eI7i77
@lightingafrica @EforA_Coalition
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Cookstoves play an underrated but vital role in poverty alleviation.
Through the introduction of governing bodies, energy-efficient cookstoves and standardised testing, standards of living can be significantly increased.
Read more on our latest blog: lnkd.in/dJ5yhSf
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Upya retweeted
10 Aug 2020
#Offgridsolar is playing a critical role in providing homes and businesses with essential energy services that are vital as we respond to the #COVID19 pandemic. Find out more about the sales & impact of #offgridsolar products from July to December 2019: bit.ly/3eI7i77
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