ABS E22 Sawa Energy: Providing C&I Solar Solutions to Rwandan Businesses

On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Eder Munyampenda, the Rwanda Country Manager at Sawa Energy, a startup that empowers East Africa’s small and medium businesses by reducing electricity pricing and volatility. 

Sawa Energy was founded by three environmentally and socially conscious entrepreneurs, who bring significant experience in solar, finance and business. Sawa Energy aims to become the largest private provider of solar power and seeks to deploy 50MW by 2030, supporting 1,000 clients.

Starting his career as a technical sales manager, Eder has since transitioned to be the Country Manager of Sawa Energy. 

We cover the following themes on this episode:

• Understanding Sawa Energy's business model, its customer offerings and unique value proposition.
• The challenges faced by small and medium businesses in accessing affordable and reliable electricity in Rwanda.
• How Sawa Energy's solutions are addressing these challenges and making a positive impact.
• The future goals and expansion plans of Sawa Energy in the region.

Enjoy!

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