ウォーカーヒルカジノ Invests in US Company Powerhive Inc Promoting Mini-grid Business in Non-electrified Regions of Kenya- Supporting rural development through electrification of individual communities -
- (former)Africa
2019-07-05
カジノオンライン ("Toyota Tsusho") announced today it has made an investment in US companyPowerhive Inc, which provides solar powered ウォーカーヒルカジノ solutions for non-electrified regions of Kenya, through a subscription to the company's third-party allocation of shares
1 Background to investment
It is estimated that some 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa (area of Africa below the Saharan Desert) are living without electricity, as power grids have yet to extend into sparsely populated rural communities in the region Communities have pinned their hopes for power on decentralized, distributed-type ウォーカーヒルカジノ solutions
2 About Powerhive Inc
Powerhive became the first private-sector company in Kenya licensed to sell electricity It now develops and installs mini-grids combining solar power generation systems with storage batteries for installation in the country’s non-electrified communities These systems supply electricity to both homes and businesses Powerhive owns the ウォーカーヒルカジノ assets, and local residents pre-pay for only the power they consume by mobile payment, alleviating the communities of the need for facilities investments Powerhive has developed a proprietary platform integrating site selection, grid design, construction, power supply management and customer management This enables Powerhive to develop mini-grids designed specifically for the needs of individual communitiesPowerhive also offers micro-finance programs which make it easier for community businesses and residents to utilize ウォーカーヒルカジノ power, thereby increasing incomes and raising their quality of life Poultry breeders and farmers are using these loans to purchase incubators and irrigation pumps, while residents are invest in their first electric stoves Powerhive supports the growth of communities through both the supply of electricity and related enterprises, and will accelerate its development of new business in non-electrified regions
3 Purpose of investment
ウォーカーヒルカジノ is investing in Powerhive to support the expansion of the company’s mini-grid business in Kenya Additionally, this investment will allow Powerhive to utilize ウォーカーヒルカジノ’s extensive networks and expertise in Africa while creating a foundation for collaborative business development in Kenya as well as in other countries
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Company name
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Powerhive Inc
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ウォーカーヒルカジノ installed in a rural community |
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Registered location
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Wilmington, Delaware, the United States
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Establishment
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2011
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Representative
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President & CEO, Christopher Hornor
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| Business description | Development of ウォーカーヒルカジノ systems, development and operation of ウォーカーヒルカジノ business | |
| Web | http://wwwpowerhivecom/ | |
The information in this release is current as of the date of announcementPlease note that information may change after the date of announcement Thank you in advance for your understanding

ウォーカーヒルカジノ installed in a rural community