Our values – Namene Solar
At Namene, we understand that good business isn''t just about what you do, but how you do it. Our values are embedded into all the work we do as a company to empower communities through clean technology.
Purpose and values – Namene Solar
The urgent need for new approaches is why we created Namene to empower every community through clean technology. What does Namene do? Namene is a business that believes people and planet should come first. We provide affordable, highly reliable, everyday devices to those who need them the most.
High integrity carbon credits for people and planet
By investing in Namene''s carbon projects you''ll directly impact families living without energy access by replacing dangerous, toxic kerosene lamps with safe, sustainable solar lights.
PRESS RELEASE: Namene deploys over 1 million solar
Clean technology company Namene achieves a crucial milestone by distributing one million solar lights to off-grid customers through its carbon projects since 2021. Lusaka, Zambia – 29 September – Namene has delivered its millionth discounted solar light under its carbon projects, two years after the projects'' inception.
CSR Programmes – Namene Solar
"We''re providing 1,000 solar lights to the learners, which in our minds, improve home study conditions due to better lighting conditions, improved air quality, and most importantly better grade outputs for our learners" Namene strives to help them make a meaningful and lasting impact. As part of your CSR or ESG programme, we can help
Lighting-up island communities
Our SM100 solar lights have reached hundreds of families in the Philippines, to give them reliable solar light through the typhoon season, which can cause power shortages and blackouts. At Namene want to honour and champion the essential role women play by connecting their communities to energy access, becoming solar entrepreneurs and
Being accountable for our impact
Namene is a values-led business. One of our eight shared values is Accountability, whereby we take responsibility for our actions, and pride in our impact.. So this week marks an important milestone for us in living this value,
Empower women to power Africa: women driving the energy
This month, we at Namene want to honour and champion the essential role women play by connecting their communities to energy access, becoming solar entrepreneurs and leading the charge in energy companies. The Power of Energising Women. There is a well-known African proverb that says, "To educate a man is to educate an individual, but to
Carbon projects
Unlocking the power of solar lights. We empower communities through our climate projects with the power of clean technology. Under our inaugural 2 Million Lights programme we have deployed over one million solar lights in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia since November 2021. This has saved more than 650,000 families over $6 a month. Namene''s 2 Million Lights programme is
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A year of Zafi: how Namene solar products have changed lives in Zambia. Discover how Namene products are changing lives and benefitting communities. We spoke to the first Zafi solar charger customer in Zambia, about his experience with our solar lights and charger. Read More
Solar for every off-grid home in Namibia with
Namene Solar''s carbon credits will finance solar lights to serve every household without grid access across the entire country with Namibia''s first Gold Standard project. Namene Solar today announced their latest carbon
Namene at New Scientist Live
That''s why Namene solar lights offer our off-grid customers a life-changing alternative to open flame, fossil fuel-based lighting, and an affordable first step on the clean energy ladder. As a company that turns ambition into innovation, we''re proud to have had our work exhibited at the UK''s biggest festival of ideas."
Corporate Partnerships – Namene Solar
SDG1: Our lights allow families to save on average $6 per month, and to work and study after dark to improve their monthly income and long-term prospects. SDG3: Replacing kerosene lamps and candles with solar lights removes pollution and health and safety hazards such as fires and respiratory diseases.Over 3 million people a year die of household air pollution from sources
Meet the ''Mother of Lights'' bringing hope to
Through Namene, Memory found a new role in her community as a solar lights Sales Agent. " Being a solar light super agent has given me many opportunities. Not only have I brightened up my community and brought them hope through solar lights but I have now managed to pay fees for my children as well as put food on the table," says Memory.
Introducing Zuba solar light: solar power for you, for years – Namene Solar
Zuba is the most robust solar light designed by Namene to date. Harnessing the power of the sun, Zuba provides free, bright and clean lighting for years. Made from strong materials with removable, repairable and reusable components to ensure it stands the test of time.
Namene joins forces with SENS to build 50 MWp UK solar farm
Planning approval has been granted for the solar farm to be built in Norfolk, East England that will produce 55 GWh of electricity annually to power over 14,000 homes and businesses and includes 15 MWh of battery storage.. 26.01.2022 – London: Namene have partnered with STEAG Solar Energy Solutions GmbH (SENS) to develop the 49.9 MWp Estuary Solar Farm in Norfolk.
Namene joins forces with SENS to build 50 MWp UK
Planning approval has been granted for the solar farm to be built in Norfolk, East England that will produce 55 GWh of electricity annually to power over 14,000 homes and businesses and includes 15 MWh of battery storage.. 26.01.2022
Namene rebrand: A new dawn for our company –
In our early years, our dedicated product design team manufactured and delivered our first solar light, the SM100. It was a breakthrough innovation which won multiple awards and built a reputation for Namene as a solar company
Carbon offsetting: your questions answered – Namene Solar
Q: How do solar lights cut carbon emissions? Right now, there are around 800 million people in the world who do not have reliable access to modern electricity. They have no alternative to fossil fuel-based lighting like kerosene lamps and candles to light their homes. Not only do these outdated lamps pollute the atmosphere with CO 2 and contribute to global heating, they are
Solar for every off-grid home in Namibia with Namene Solar
Namene Solar''s carbon credits will finance solar lights to serve every household without grid access across the entire country with Namibia''s first Gold Standard project. Namene Solar today announced their latest carbon offsetting project in Namibia, certified by Gold Standard. It''s the first project in Namibia to receive the certification.
Clean technology products – Namene Solar
All products distributed by Namene are designed to help people and families thrive, wherever they live, by meeting their daily utility needs while eliminating sources of combustion.. Our products are sustainable, versatile and clean. Crucially, they are what our customers need them to be: simple, reliable, durable and affordable – with no ongoing running costs.
Namene Solar – Location<br>
Namene is a business that believes people and planet should come first. They provide affordable, highly reliable, everyday devices to those who need them the most – harnessing clean technology to transform lives and livelihoods.
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A year of Zafi: how Namene solar products have changed lives in Zambia. Discover how Namene products are changing lives and benefitting communities. We spoke to the first Zafi solar charger customer in Zambia, about his experience with our solar lights and charger. Read More
World Environment Day 2024: three reasons to purchase Namene
By choosing Namene Solar Light, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, improve their brand reputation, and contribute to meaningful environmental and social change. Join us in making a difference and lighting the way to a brighter, cleaner future and purchase our VERs on the Gold Standard Marketplace today.
Over 700,000 solar lights distributed through Namene climate
Namene celebrates another impressive milestone. Our climate projects have now distributed over 700,000 solar lights to off-grid and peri-urban families living without electricity in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia.. The solar lights replace kerosene lamps, and provide clean, sustainable solar-powered light for working, studying and socialising after dark.
Namene climate project success as Gold-Standard
Namene is using climate finance to unlock access to affordable solar lighting in rural off grid communities in Africa whilst also enabling companies to offset their unavoidable emissions. Now, the first VERs generated by Namene''s climate
Namene Solar – Location<br>
All devices distributed by Namene are designed to help people and families thrive, wherever they live, by meeting their daily utility needs while eliminating sources of combustion – starting with eradicating harmful kerosene lamps,