FRES

Foundation Rural Energy Services (FRES) is a Dutch not-for-profit that advances electrification in rural Africa by establishing commercial electricity companies under local management. FRES is a pioneer in solar energy, with a 20-year track record of installing and servicing solar energy installations in rural Africa. From a single company South Africa in 1999 that recently became self-reliant, we have replicated and further developed our model in Mali, Burkina Faso, Uganda and Guiné-Bissau. Building on this success, we are currently gearing up to add new countries to our network. We are looking for partners and donors to support and accelerate our work... FRES is recognized as a public benefit organization (ANBI) by the Dutch tax authority and endorses the Dutch code for good governance of charities... FRES - FRES advances sustainable development in Africa . Affordable solar electricity services of premium quality on a fee-for-service basis.

Also known as: Foundation Rural Energy Services, FRES Mali, FRES NL, FRES The Netherlands, FRES Uganda, Yeelen Ba, Yeelen Kura

Primary location: Amsterdam Netherlands