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In Guatemala, 1.6 million people live without access to electricity, especially in rural areas and continue to use candles, oil lamps and other diesel generators. The Guatemalan start-up Kingo Energy has set out to provide a response by developing clean and economical solutions for access to energy. It offers a kit, comprising solar panels and a box with a battery to store the electricity produced during the day. Users purchase their consumption per unit of time (hour, day, week or month), like with a mobile phone top-up.
Published on 30 Nov 2017
Proparco and Fundación Génesis Empresarial, the leading microfinance institution in Guatemala, are announcing their first partnership. Through a loan of USD 20 million in local currency, Proparco aims to boost the growth of this institution, which plays a crucial role in supporting small-scale farmers and micro-entrepreneurs in the country.
Published on 04 Sep 2024
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The lights of Kingo
One out of ten Guatemalans has no access to the national power grid. That means 1.5 million people dependent on candlelight, experiencing the discomfort and insecurity of homes and streets shrouded in darkness every night. Until Kingo came along.
Published on 31 Jul 2017