What we do
We deploy solar energy solutions — panels, inverters, batteries — that provide households, schools, clinics, and businesses with reliable electricity. To build local capacity, we partner with local solar companies, engineering firms, and electricians.
Energy access should translate into economic opportunity. Through women-led energy enterprises, solar-powered kiosks, and community businesses, we support income generation and entrepreneurship that strengthen local economies.
We develop community-based models that enable villages to own, manage, and benefit from energy infrastructure — promoting sustainability while keeping communities at the center of decision-making.
We work with local leaders, youth, and community groups to build technical and business skills that support the long-term success of rural energy projects.
We draw on practical experience, policy research, and global best practices to identify scalable solutions — inspired by the Grameen Shakti way of empowering communities, one household at a time.
Why energy access matters
Reliable energy transforms lives. It enables children to study after dark, powers healthcare facilities, improves agricultural productivity, supports small businesses, and creates new opportunities for economic growth. Yet millions across Africa continue to live without reliable electricity.
Power-a-Village is committed to closing this gap. By combining energy access with livelihood opportunities, we help communities move beyond energy poverty toward long-term economic resilience. SDG 7 calls for universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy services by 2030 — our work directly contributes to that global goal.
Our unique funding model
Our model is not based on handouts. We work with rural households and community members who are ready and willing to invest in solar home systems that improve their quality of life and support local economic activity.
PAV sources quality solar systems at cost and absorbs many of the logistical, market, and supply-chain risks that make solar energy expensive in developing markets — offering communities a more affordable pathway to clean energy.
We develop individualized payment plans that allow families to pay for their systems over time. Donor funds bridge access gaps and reduce risk, so communities can unlock their own ability to power their homes, businesses, and futures.
IN SUPPORT OF THE
UNITED NATIONS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
