This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.
As the global economy faces one of its worst downturns since the Great Depression due to COVID-19, d.light, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go solar home systems, has partnered with Shell to provide critical support to their customers in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria.
Over 100,000 customers with solar home systems will receive contributions towards their payments throughout the month of July, ensuring continued access to reliable and affordable clean electricity.
This support is particularly crucial for the most vulnerable communities at the base of the socio-economic pyramid, which d.light serves through its pay-as-you-go solar home system offerings.
According to d.light CEO Ned Tozun, "We are grateful for the continued support from Shell. As we come to terms with the ‘new normal’ in the wake of the pandemic, this donation allows us to make life brighter for families we serve in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria who have experienced lockdown."
Shell Vice-President (Social Performance) Joanna Cochrane added, "Shell recognises how improving access to energy supports better health and wellbeing, while creating new economic prospects for people. We are keen to support those struggling to keep their lights on, in particular due to the impact of COVID-19."
This partnership aims to support customers in weathering financial setbacks and constraints caused by COVID-19, continuing to positively impact lives and contribute to the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 – the provision of “modern energy for all”.
