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your life.
ENGIE PowerCorner exists to unlock the economic potential of rural communities across Africa.
Our vision is that clean, reliable, affordable and productive energy is the 1st enabler of economic welfare and social improvement.
Our mission is rural electrification through smart mini-grids powered by digital solutions like mobile money and pay-as-you-go technologies.
At ENGIE PowerCorner, our primary focus is to support income generating activities thereby sustainably improving the living conditions of customers and generating economic welfare in the short and longer term.



How it works
Meet our users
Additional services
Additional services linked to electricity can be provided in the villages, such as electrical mobility or drinkable water treatment.
Efficient appliances on lease-to-own
Energy-efficient appliances and machines are distributed to the customers and financing is provided though lease-to-own mechanism: from low-energy light bulbs and TV to mills, welding machines and water pumps!
Distribution network and connected smart meters
Electricity is distributed in the village with AC voltage, mono or triphasic. All customers are connected to the grid through smart meters, and receive the same service as their relatives based in the capital cities.
Micro-utility platform
The micro-utility platform (MUP) allows for mobile money payment, remote monitoring of activity and digital backbones.
Generation and storage unit
Solar PV panels, power electronics and batteries are installed in a containerized unit, which generates electricity 24/7. The generation unit is sized to satisfy 99.9% of the demand.
News

ENGIE appoints Gillian-Alexandre Huart to lead its Access to Energy business in Africa
ENGIE is delighted to announce the appointment of Gillian-Alexandre Huart as CEO of ENGIE Energy …
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ENGIE Africa brings Off-Grid Power to over 4 Million People, establishing its Position as Market Leader on the Continent
ENGIE Africa is pleased to announce that it has successfully accelerated the Access to Energy …
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ENGIE inaugurates first mini-grid in Zambia and accelerates its electrification efforts in Africa
ENGIE inaugurated today its first PowerCorner in the Zambian village of Chitandika in presence of …
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