With myriad benefits that go beyond producing clean and affordable energy, it’s no wonder that floating photovoltaic (FPV) projects are being increasingly employed around the world. Yet despite their efficacy, FPV systems are still seen as a niche technology. The impact of this is that they are underfinanced, a Catch-22 Read more…
The Kenyan flower farm Simbi Roses attributes its success to the hard work and support of its workers, but the company’s focus goes beyond economic growth. A deep sense of social responsibility is central to business at Simbi Roses, demonstrated by their motto, “Our farm. Our community.” What does this Read more…
Kenya is the biggest exporter of roses to Europe, transporting almost 160,000 tonnes of cut flowers in 2017. The country’s climate is perfect for growing flowers, its proximity to the equator providing daily sunshine and mild temperatures year-round. But an increasing awareness of the virtues of buying locally is sparking Read more…
In our Questions from the Crowd series, we address questions from crowdinvestors about our projects and business model in open blog articles. Got a question? Write to us here. The following question is regarding the 75 kWp solar system project for Rift Valley Roses flower farm in Kenya, which is currently Read more…
We are happy to share the news that the installation is underway on the flower farm! The installation of both systems began in July and they are due to be completed in August, as planned. In April, we financed two solar systems for a flower farm in Thika, Kenya, with a total Read more…
