Our Mission & Values
At Solar Jooce, we are driven by a singular mission: to democratize access to sustainable energy across Africa. We aim to bring functional, low-cost solar hacks to the over 600 million Africans currently without reliable electricity, with a significant focus on empowering women and their communities. Our core values of frugality, functionality, and sustainability guide every solution we develop, ensuring they are not only effective but also affordable and easy to use. We prioritize simple, intuitive designs to ensure accessibility, particularly for users in low-bandwidth areas where complex visuals can be a barrier.
Empowering women is central to our ethos, recognizing the transformative impact that access to energy has on their lives, education, and entrepreneurial ventures. Our initiatives are intentionally aligned with key UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy. Through every solar hack and community engagement, Solar Jooce strives to foster a more equitable and empowered future for all.
The Pantograph Principle
At Solar Jooce, a cornerstone of our strategic approach is what we term “The Pantograph Principle”. This concept is inspired by the mechanical pantograph, which can precisely reproduce or scale designs. In our context, it signifies our commitment to identifying and adapting successful models from around the world, meticulously scaling them down to fit the unique realities and resource constraints of local African contexts. We believe that true innovation often lies not in inventing entirely new solutions, but in intelligently localizing proven concepts
This principle allows us to deliver highly effective and relevant solar solutions that are both frugal and functional for the communities we serve. By learning from global successes and applying them with a deep understanding of local needs, we ensure our initiatives are sustainable, impactful, and truly empower individuals and communities to thrive with accessible, clean energy.
Our Focus Areas
Solar Jooce focuses on four key areas where frugal solar solutions can make a significant difference:
Medical Hack
Providing solar-powered solutions for critical healthcare needs, such as vaccine coolers to maintain essential medical supplies and reliable lighting for clinics, especially in remote areas.
Educational Hacks
Empowering students and communities through solar lighting for evening study, allowing learning to continue beyond daylight hours, and providing charging devices for e-learning initiatives
Domestic Hack
Offering frugal Solar Home Systems (SHS) for basic household needs, including lighting and phone charging, to improve daily life and connectivity
Small Businesses (SMEs)
Supporting economic growth by providing solar energy for small shops, refrigeration for perishable goods, and mobile charging kiosks, enabling entrepreneurs to thrive.
Partner With Us
Are you passionate about advancing access to sustainable energy or perhaps seeking new frontiers?
Solar Jooce invites individuals, organizations, and businesses to partner with us in bringing frugal solar solutions to off-grid communities across Africa and other emerging markets. Together, we can extend our collective reach, amplify impact, and accelerate progress for energy-poor populations.
Ideal Partnerships Include:
Experienced Leaders
Retired or semi-retired female corporate, national, and international leaders seeking a meaningful platform to create large-scale positive impact. Solar Jooce offers a purposeful avenue to apply experience and influence beyond the constraints of formal careers.
Corporate Innovators & OEMs
For forward-looking C-suite executives and strategic planners who lead through innovation. Our insights empower corporations and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to uncover new frontiers, engage early adopters, and capture emerging market opportunities. Designed for the visionary 2.5% who set the pace on the diffusion-of-innovation curve, our intelligence turns foresight into first-mover advantage.
Research & Academia
For grant-funded think tanks, universities, and research institutions seeking to turn ideas into impact. We collaborate with academic and research partners to generate real-world insights, validate field data, and co-develop scalable deployment models. Our approach bridges theory and practice—creating pathways for applied research, policy innovation, and measurable social outcomes.
Aid & Relief Organizations
For humanitarian and development actors seeking sustainable, frugal innovations to extend reach and resilience amid scarce or unpredictable funding. Our adaptable solar models help maximize field effectiveness and long-term community benefit.
Industry Insiders
For stakeholders in telecommunications, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and energy storage sectors seeking empirical insights into the multi-billion-dollar last-mile market. We provide data and strategies to unlock growth where innovation meets unmet demand.
Impact Investors & Development Partners
For investors, foundations, and development agencies committed to driving sustainable growth through innovation. We deliver data-driven insights and field-tested models that align financial returns with measurable social impact. By bridging investment strategy with practical deployment frameworks, we help partners identify scalable solutions, de-risk innovation, and empower communities at the frontier of opportunity.