For most of us in Canada, having uninterrupted electricity to power our devices is a given, but not for so many in many parts of Africa, Asia and Central/South America. For them, particularly for those living in rural areas, electricity is a luxury as power cuts are regular. And when there is power, there is no certainty it will come without any fluctuation.
Even though Olugbenga Olubanjo was studying in Canada, he was acutely aware of the struggles people have without regular and stable electricity supply in his home country of Nigeria.
So, he decided to find a solution: the Reeddi capsule. An eco-friendly small but powerful power bank that people can rent for use.
The unit has multiple input options – from the various types of USB output slots to slot for power input. According to the company, the capsules can be used to charge devises using either AC or DC current and charge anything from phones to power banks and even mini refrigerators.
The company, also called Reeddi which Olubanjo founded, has Reeddi charging stations throughout its operational areas to charge the capsules using solar power. Customers rent the devices from these stations and they return them once their time has run out or power has run out – whichever comes first. Customers who return their rented devices on time are rewarded with points that can be used towards later purchases. Payments can be made in a number of ways – all simplifying the process for the locals.
According to the company, the Reeddi capsules reduce energy costs by up to 75 percent as compared to using conventional charging sources.
Reeddi plans to create a franchise model for its technologies which will not only reduce the carbon footprint but also create jobs. There is also reported interest in the technology from countries as far as Indonesia and India.
Website: https://www.reeddi.com/