Worldwide, there are an estimated 700,000,000 people who live without access to electricity, leaving them unable to utilize essential services like lighting, communication, safe food & medicine storage, the ability to run water pumps, and have access to modern educational tools. 4 out of 5 of these people live in Sub-Saharan Africa, a region known for its extreme climate. This problem is so large that the United Nations has named it as one of their Sustainable
Development Goals:
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Electricity deficit by country (“. © Washington, DC. http://World Bank. 2022. Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2022: State of the Sectorhdl.handle.net/10986/38140 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
Numerous solutions exist to address the issue of electricity access, yet many face significant hurdles. These solutions are often challenging to install, particularly in remote areas, and struggle to perform under the harsh conditions of extreme climates, such as intense heat, creating a number of safety concerns. Additionally, a reliance on diesel generators has raised concerns about sustainability and environmental impact.
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Dragon Q Energy is committed to overcoming these obstacles by developing the PowerPole, an innovative, robust, safe and environmentally friendly alternative to bring prosperity to underserved regions through electricity.
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Join us in powering prosperity and help bring a transformative solution to communities worldwide!