DC solar eccentricities light the life from Bottom of Pyramid

UNDP South-South|Galaxy Knowledge Hub

DC solar eccentricities light the life from Bottom of Pyramid

Solar offgrid technology benefit life in Africa

Challenges

According to the World Energy Outlook report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in November 2025, approximately 730 million people around the world still lacked access to electricity by 2025, accounting for nearly 8% of the global total population.

Sub-Saharan Africa is the core concentration area of the world’s population without electricity access, accounting for as high as 80% of the global total, which is equivalent to around 580 million to 600 million people. About 70% of the unelectrified population lives in remote rural areas and mostly relies on traditional biomass energy to meet basic energy needs; some 15% are distributed in conflict-affected or fragile countries, where the construction of power infrastructure is lagging behind and vulnerable to damage.

Toward a Solution

Shenzhen Solar Run Energy Co., Ltd. (Solar Run) is a micro-enterprise dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable one-stop solar solutions for off-grid regions. The company was a winner in the Clean Energy Innovation category of the “Global Call 2023” (GC2023) event. ITPO Beijing, China provided consultation and guidance to Solar Run on photovoltaic industry trends, the African market, business models, and investment strategies.

In 2024, Solar Run established a factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, primarily focusing on assembling off-grid solar lighting products.

By the end of 2024, the factory has employed approximately 30 local workers, including 13 women, completed on-site assembly of 64,800 solar lanterns (equivalent to six shipping containers) and produced 24,000 sets of small solar home systems (equivalent to three shipping containers) with a total product value to RMB 8 million.

Further more, Solar Run has invented a solar powered Media player, which can spread high quality educational contents to the last mile in Africa. This so called Solar Media has been delivered more than 700 sets in Africa now. Recently, one province leader of China donate 15 sets Solar Media with the contents of agricultural lectures to Lesotho government.

Solar TV, Solar Fridge, Solar light, Solar radio, Solar Fan, Solar Media, more and more Solar DC electricity could change the lives from Bottom of Pyramid in developing countries.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Hao Jiang, Chief Advisor, Environment and Climate, Investment and Technology Promotion Office(ITPO) Beijing

SDG
07 - Affordable and Clean Energy

COUNTRIES INVOLVED
China

SUPPORTED BY
UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office(ITPO) Beijing,China

ABOUT

Disclosures

RESOURCES

Disclosures

ENGAGE

Disclosures

Alliance Application Form

Submit an Expression of Interest and/or Demand Signal. UNOSSC reviews submissions on a rolling basis.

1. Official name of organization / institution / government entity (exclusions to apply) *

2. Country *

3. Region *

4. SDG *

Secondary SDG *

5. Partner category *

6. Website *

7. Brief description of your institution (max. 150 words) *

Name for the Lead *

Title for the Lead *

Email address for the Lead *

Name for the co-lead

Title for the co-lead

Email address for the co-lead

Section 3. Expression of Interest in the Alliance *

Offer expertise, resources, partnership, or collaboration

Demand Signal (Request for cooperation, support, or partnership)

Both (Offering capabilities and expressing demand for collaboration)

Additional information on proposed areas of engagement may be requested through the platform following initial review by the Alliance Secretariat.

Section 4. Due Diligence and Integrity Declaration *

Our organization complies with United Nations values, principles, and ethical standards.

We are not subject to UN sanctions or listed on applicable UN exclusion or ineligibility lists.

We understand that participation in Alliance activities may be subject to due diligence conducted by the Alliance Secretariat, consistent with applicable UN policies.

We acknowledge that engagement under the Alliance does not imply formal membership.

Submission Note:

Submission of this Expression of Interest form does not automatically confer participation in the Alliance.

All submissions will be reviewed by the Alliance Secretariat, including basic eligibility screening and proportionate due diligence, as appropriate.

Participation in Alliance activities is determined based on relevance to articulated cooperation needs, alignment with Alliance principles, and integrity considerations.

Engagement under the Alliance is voluntary, non-binding, and facilitative in nature, and does not constitute funding approval, contractual commitment, or institutional membership.

The Alliance Secretariat may contact submitting entities for additional information or clarification during the review process.

Organization Registration

Authentication & Due Diligence This prototype simulates identity verification, due diligence confirmation, and an authentication step before submission. *

Due diligence declarationWe confirm compliance with UN values, ethical standards, and we are not subject to sanctions/exclusion lists.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email address *

Password *

Confirm Password *

Name of institution / organization *

Country / Region *

Organization Type *

Organization other *

Function / role *

Organization logo *

Maximum file size: 1 GB

I confirm this information is accurate and I agree to be contacted about network participation. *