Access & Move (A&M) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Amped Innovation, aimed at significantly expanding clean energy access throughout Kenya. This collaboration is a key initiative in supporting SNV’s Market-Based Energy Access II project in refugee camps in Northern Kenya, with additional humanitarian projects set to launch later this year.
Addressing Energy Access in Refugee Camps
The SNV Market-Based Energy Access II project targets the Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement in Turkana, Northern Kenya, which together house approximately 40% of Kenya’s refugee and asylum seeker population, totaling around 475,000 individuals. These communities lack access to the national grid, relying instead on inefficient and costly solutions. Through this partnership, A&M and Amped Innovation aim to roll out thousands of safe and affordable solar-powered lighting, TV, and fan systems, dramatically improving living conditions for both refugee and host communities.
Leveraging Unique Strengths for Greater Impact
Under the leadership of our founder, Alex Olum—a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) solutions and Route-To-Market strategies in Africa, and former Managing Director of d.light—A&M brings a robust distribution network and deep knowledge of the Kenyan market to this partnership. “We’re excited to partner with Amped, a world-class technology partner,” said Olum Alex, A&M founder. “We expect to triple solar kit sales this year and we could not think of a better growth partner to meet the market needs alongside us.”
Delivering High-Performance Solar Solutions
Amped Innovation, renowned for its technological expertise, offers affordable and reliable solar systems designed for efficiency and upgradeability. These products are set to significantly enhance living conditions within these camps. Together, A&M and Amped Innovation aim to provide energy access to over 60,000 people this year.
The WowSolar Advantage
Amped Innovation’s WowSolar product line includes high-performance, upgradeable solar and battery solutions that deliver cost-effective, reliable clean energy. Designed to provide brighter lights and longer run times between charges, these kits automatically dim lamps when the battery runs low, extending the runtime for customers by an extra hour. Unique in the market, these kits allow users to charge up to two mobile phones without compromising evening runtime. A&M has primarily been stocking WowSolar 60, 100, and 400 lighting and charging kits.
“We’re honored to partner with Access & Move, a team of industry veterans, and kick off this partnership with such a critically important project,” said Andi Kleissner, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Amped Innovation. “The off-grid and humanitarian need for access energy for lighting, phone charging, and cooling remains acute.”
About Access & Move
Access & Move is dedicated to providing innovative solar-powered solutions that improve the quality of life for communities across Kenya. By partnering with leading technology providers like Amped Innovation, A&M continues to drive forward its mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions to underserved populations.
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