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The British Ambassador to Japan, Paul Madden, Friday, lauded Azuri Technologies over its next-generation off-grid energy, describing it as key to economic development in Africa. Madden gave the commendation during his
visit to TICAD7, the long-standing Japanese summit aimed at driving
trade and investment to African economies.
Azuri, the pay-as-you-go solar pioneer, last month announced a $26 million capital equity investment led by Marubeni which are among the prominent Japanese corporations at TICAD this year showcasing the latest technology and services supporting one of the fastest-growing populations and economies in the world.
Since its launch in 2012, Azuri has been one of the leading providers of
pay-as-you-go solar power lighting and TV systems, operating in Kenya,
Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Nigeria.
Speaking at the conference, Madden said, “Pioneering collaborations between Japanese and British companies, such as the one between Azuri and Marubeni will further accelerate the availability of digital technology across the whole of Africa and increase the speed of progress towards the UN Sustainable
Development Goal of universal access to energy.”
The British Embassy recently commissioned a research, “Off-grid
electricity in Africa,” demonstrating the need for more action and
investment in this sector and highlighted the positive work of UK
companies such as Azuri.
“Azuri is delighted to represent on the global stage the depth of
Britain’s talent and innovation and demonstrate how renewable energy
solutions developed by the UK is helping to change the lives and
livelihoods of millions currently without access to energy across
Africa,” Simon Bransfield-Garth, CEO of Azuri Technologies, said.
From home lighting to satellite TV, Azuri-designed solutions deliver
world-class performance and life-changing technology at an affordable price for off-grid customers who live away from mains power.
Azuri said its vision is to create a level playing field where all African
consumers can access and benefit from the digital economy, wherever they live .
