Off Grid Electric Powers Business Growth Through Scalable Renewable Energy Solutions
Off Grid Electric Tanzania (“Off Grid Electric”) is a leading energy service provider, delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power to communities across Tanzania. As the second-largest energy provider after the national grid, Off Grid Electric has powered over 3 million people, including homes, businesses, government offices, and health facilities, since its inception in 2012.
By integrating innovative hardware, intelligent software, and scalable financing models, Off Grid Electric ensures accessible and sustainable energy solutions for all communities—urban, peri-urban, and rural. While prioritizing those most in need, the company also serves the broader population struggling with unreliable and expensive electricity access. With the introduction of EDGE, Off Grid Electric now extends its solutions to all sectors, reinforcing its mission to provide last-mile energy services to everyone.
For small businesses and residential customers, Off Grid Electric addresse Tanzania’s widespread power outages—affecting 80% of the population for over eight hours per day. Leveraging advanced technologies like Flex and FlexMAX solutions, the company delivers reliable and affordable electricity to homes, schools, clinics, and businesses for as little as USD 10 per month through flexible financing options. This consistent power supply empowers entrepreneurs, fosters economic stability, and reduces reliance on costly and polluting alternatives.
Off Grid Electric’s mission is to sustain and supply 3 billion people—and all the homes, schools, clinics, and businesses that support them—with reliable and affordable energy. The company serves multiple sectors:
- Healthcare: Powers clinics and hospitals with continuous electricity, ensuring essential services such as vaccine refrigeration, surgical equipment, and internet connectivity operate efficiently while reducing patient complaints and operational costs.
- Hospitality: Hotels, villas, and guesthouses benefit from reliable energy, enhancing cost savings, guest satisfaction, and sustainable operations.
- Education: Schools and universities experience 24/7 learning environments, enabling digital education and eliminating electricity costs, fostering greater adoption of renewable energy solutions.
- Small Businesses: From local shops to entrepreneurs, businesses gain from cost-effective, dependable electricity, enabling growth, stability, and reduced reliance on diesel generators.
With the launch of EDGE, Off Grid Electric now powers larger-scale applications by integrating solar energy, battery storage, and grid connectivity. This solution delivers uninterrupted electricity to homes, schools, clinics, and businesses that require consistent and affordable power. EDGE represents a significant expansion of Off Grid Electric’s reach, ensuring that not only rural and off-grid communities but also urban and peri-urban populations have access to reliable electricity.
By combining cutting-edge technology, smart financing, and scalable distribution, Off Grid Electric bridges the energy access gap while unlocking economic opportunities for businesses and underserved communities. Aligning with its vision of energy equality for all, the company remains committed to delivering reliable and affordable energy globally, ensuring that no one is left behind in the transition to sustainable power.
Verdant IMAP is actively raising a debt capital facility for Off Grid Electric Tanzania to provide the resources necessary to continue scaling, innovating, and empowering more homes, schools, clinics, and businesses with clean, reliable energy.