Productive for whom? - balancing energy productivity and community productivity
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In this episode, Aaron Leopold and Edwin Kwesiga from EnerGrow discuss the impact of introducing productive electricity in rural areas. The conversation covers the challenges and strategies of providing asset financing in rural small businesses in Africa, particularly for entrepreneurs and individuals with modest incomes. EnerGrow's approach, which combines technology with financial literacy, aims to improve accessibility and foster sustainable economic growth. The guests discuss building relationships with energy providers and the importance of scalability. The future of rural economies, with a focus on electric cooking and e-mobility, is also explored. Aaron and Edwin describe the role of mini-grids in supporting rural development and the potential to reverse urban migration trends. This episode presents a realistic look at the benefits and challenges of productive electricity use in rural settings. EnerGrow (ener-grow.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/ Twitter: INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com) Visit www.inensus.com for more info.
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