Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Solar Solutions

In Zambia alone, the International Energy Agency estimates that 11.1 million people, or 65% of the population, lives off the electrical grid. Electricity is only available in the cities and main towns. This forces families living off-grid to spend an average of ZMW50 per month for kerosene and candles to produce dim lighting, which is not even adequate for work or study. The cost of kerosene accounts for up to 25% of a family monthly income. This money could be better used to improve household nutrition and health, pay school fees or fund new business opportunities.

Across the African continent, it is further estimated that over 600 million people do not have access to electricity. With a total population of nearly one billion, it is reported that there are likely 100 to 200 million kerosene lamps damaging the health, polluting the air, and wasting the precious money of families in rural African off-grid communities. Based in Chipata, Eastern Province of Zambia, Kukula Solar is an award winning social venture that believes in business-based solutions to poverty and global warming.

Kukula Solar began selling the solar lights in 2016, testing and selecting the best solar lights and products from quality manufacturers.

We are product neutral which means we only sell lights that meet customer’s needs. All of our lights exceed the Lighting Africa World Standards and come with a warranty. Our customers place high value on our Kukula Solar service guarantee of high-quality products with the best possible prices.

Our Mission

improve the lives of Zambia’s urban and rural poor by giving them access to sustainable products while empowering local Zambian entrepreneurs to be a positive force for change in Zambia’s urban and rural poor communities

Our Values

– We are accountable to ourselves, the people we seek to serve and out stakeholders
– We ensure that our Kukula Solar solution is sustainable, practical. And has an ultimate objective to improve the lives of the urban and rural poor More

Our Vision

A world where all communities have equal access to life-changing products that improve their lives

Environmental benefits: Solar energy is a clean, renewable source that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions or local air pollution, making it environmentally friendly. This is especially important in rural areas where biomass and fossil fuels are often used for lighting and cooking.
Reduced energy costs:The operating costs are low since sunlight is free. Over the lifetime of a solar system, the energy costs are often lower than alternatives like diesel generators or grid electricity.

Contact Us

Head Office-Zambia

Plot 1635, Off Airport Road, Motel Area
Chipata, Eastern Province, Zambia.
Email: zambia@kukulasolar.com
Telephone: +260 216 225 062/61

Country Office-Malawi

Old MRA Offices, Off Mchinji Road, M12
Mchinji Boma, Central Region, Malawi
Email: malawi@kukulasolar.com
Telephone: +265 985 543 703

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