Why Devergy? Because in rural villages of developing countries there is a lot of variety but still very little choice.

There are families that run kiosks and farmers that grow crops. There are entrepreneurs that bring mobile top up cards to the village, artisans waving baskets and mechanics repairing bikes. Every village is a social and economic microcosm made of a vibrant variety of skills, occupations, and hence of incomes. Just like all around us, there are families that do just fine, some that struggle and other that are wealthier. That’s how it goes.

However, to this variety corresponds very little choice when it comes down to energy.
Very few people can afford the upfront cost of a solar system or diesel generators which, besides being expensive, need a constant supply of fuel and maintenance.
The vast majority has few options to light their houses: kerosene, candles, or torches, even if they would want and could afford much more than that.

During our trips to know our very demanding customers, we understood that not only there is room for Devergy, but that there is actually a lot of space to stretch.
Devergy bridges the gap between the affordability of kerosene and the electricity of a solar home system. With a pay-per-use approach, Devergy gives every family in the village the freedom to have both. Solar energy at affordable tariffs, without the trouble of purchasing, installing and maintaining an energy system.

Families that want to keep their routine will just buy a Devergy top-up card instead of the usual cup of kerosene. In turn of a dim, dangerous and unhealthy flame, these families will light their evenings, charge cellphones and play some music in a safe and green way, right in their houses, saving more than 30% compared with what they spend today.
And those families that can afford more will have the possibility also to enjoy a movie, or watch the news, while chilling next to a fan. Shops and health posts could even power fridges and small medical equipment.

Pay-per-use electricity = a tiny little more freedom of choice, in a smart and financially sustainable way. This is the first “reason why” of Devergy.