The British ambassador to Japan threw the spotlight on Azuri Technologies and on next-generation off-grid energy being key to economic development in Africa, during his visit to TICAD7, the long-standing Japanese summit aimed at driving trade and investment to African economies.
Azuri, a provider of pay-as-you-go solar power lighting and TV systems, last month announced a $26 million capital equity investment led by Marubeni, which are among the prominent Japanese corporations at TICAD this year showcasing the latest technology and services supporting one of the fastest-growing populations and economies in the world.
Attending the conference, Paul Madden, the UK’s ambassador to Japan, said: “Pioneering collaborations between Japanese and British companies, such as the one between Azuri and Marubeni will further accelerate the availability of digital technology across the whole of Africa and increase the speed of progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goal of universal access to energy.”
The British Embassy recently commissioned research, “Off-grid electricity in Africa,” demonstrating the need for more action and investment in this sector and highlighted the positive work of UK companies such as Azuri.
“Azuri is delighted to represent on the global stage the depth of Britain’s talent and innovation and demonstrate how renewable energy solutions developed by the UK is helping to change the lives and livelihoods of millions currently without access to energy across Africa,” said Simon Bransfield-Garth, CEO of Azuri Technologies.
