BBOXX and EDF have jointly launched the Tomorrow's Connected Community concept in a rural village in south Togo. The initiative will deliver solar power to streetlights, homes, schools and shops in Sikpe Afidegnon, which has a population of 4,000. Residents will also gain access to other services, such as the internet and water pumps. The system will run on a micro-grid provided by General Electric and BBOXX's solar home systems. "We are very excited about this project because it is an example for how we can work together with local communities around the world to create solutions that benefit everyone," said John Taylor, CEO of EDF. EDF holds a 50% stake in BBOXX Togo and supplies commercial resources, along with battery and off-grid expertise.
BBOXX and EDF have jointly launched the Tomorrow's Connected Community concept in a rural village in south Togo. The initiative will deliver solar power to streetlights, homes, schools and shops in Sikpe Afidegnon, which has a population of 4,000. Residents will also gain access to other services, such as the internet and water pumps. The system will run on a micro-grid provided by General Electric and BBOXX's solar home systems. It all runs through the BBOXX Pulse digital platform. EDF holds a 50% stake in BBOXX Togo and supplies commercial resources, along with battery and off-grid expertise.