SUNNY

SUNNY responds to one of Africa’s most pressing humanitarian and development challenges: the lack of sustainable energy access for refugees and host communities. Over 95% of displaced people depend on expensive and polluting fuels, threatening health, food security, and ecosystems. SUNNY delivers renewable energy solutions that are not only technological but systemic, combining innovation with local socio-economic integration. From modular solar home systems and hydrogen cooking stoves to biogas digesters, cold storage and smart irrigation, each technology is adapted to local realities. The project emphasises the Water-Energy-Food nexus, recognising that food security, energy, and resource management are interlinked. Through co-creation, local value chains, circular economy practices and capacity building, SUNNY ensures that these solutions are viable, replicable, and resilient. By bridging humanitarian relief and long-term development, SUNNY contributes to both immediate needs and structural transformation.

With demonstration sites in Rwanda and Uganda, SUNNY directly impacts more than 1,300 refugees and local residents. Beyond access to clean energy, the project enhances food security, supports women’s empowerment, and creates socio-economic opportunities. SUNNY also serves as a testing ground for innovative financing and business models, ensuring that the solutions demonstrated can be replicated across Africa.