Improving living conditions and local economic development
Tozzi Green Madagascar’s mission is to transform the daily lives of rural populations by providing them with reliable and sustainable access to electricity. By replacing traditional, often polluting and expensive energy sources (candles and paraffin lamps), the company aims to significantly improve living conditions and stimulate local economic development.
Objectives:
- Improving daily life: by providing reliable lighting, drinking water through electric pumps and facilitating access to information technology, Tozzi Green Madagascar is helping to improve the quality of life.
- Supporting the local economy: creating jobs in the construction and maintenance of electricity grids supports the local economy. In addition, access to electricity encourages the development of small businesses and income-generating activities such as handicrafts and mechanised farming.
- Protecting the environment: by reducing dependence on fossil fuels, Tozzi Green Madagascar limits greenhouse gas emissions and helps to combat deforestation, which is often linked to the search for firewood.
Results:
- Improved access to electricity: more and more households are connected to the grid, providing a reliable, low-cost service.
- Improved living conditions: night-time lighting allows people to continue their activities and improve education and health.
- Contribution to sustainable development objectives: by acting on several fronts (energy, environment and economic development), Tozzi Green Madagascar is fully in line with the objectives set by the international community.
“We want to embrace the challenge of providing electricity and light to those who are without it today. We can do it with our experience in the energy sector and our knowledge of energy storage technologies.”
Andrea Tozzi
RELATED ACTIONS
- Installation of individual and collective solar systems. These systems make it possible to electrify remote areas and provide clean, renewable energy.
- Construction of mini-grids. These grids serve several villages, giving more people access to electricity.
- Training the local population. Tozzi Green Madagascar is committed to training the local population in the maintenance and operation of electrical installations.
- Partnership with local stakeholders. The company works closely with local authorities, NGOs and private companies to maximise the impact of its projects.
Significant results in electrification thanks to the systems adopted:
- Pre-electrification of the rural communes of Satrokala and Andiolava with SHS systems (Solar Home Systems)
- Mini-grid in the rural commune of Sahanivotry
Concrete benefits for households and villagers:
- Increased access to electrification (more customers connected)
- Availability of the energy source at a lower cost
The installation of street lighting in Satrokala has had a significant impact on the lives of local residents and has brought many benefits, as pointed out by Mr Urbain, a farmer and president of the local association “Zavan’andro”.
Satrokala used to be considered a dangerous area due to the lack of night-time lighting. Street lighting has greatly improved safety and reduced crime. It has also had a positive impact on the environment by preventing insects and small animals from infesting the streets.
One of the biggest benefits is the improvement in the local economy. Shopkeepers can now stay open longer, which has a positive impact on their income and the economic activity of the town.
Street lighting has also created a safe space for children. In the evenings, they can play under the street lights in complete safety.
In conclusion, the installation of street lighting in Satrokala has brought significant improvements in terms of safety, economy and quality of life for residents.