WFP - SLS Energy provides Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)
This video was displayed on a video wall installed in the northeast corner of the General Assembly Lobby as part of the 10th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals, which took place from 7–8 May 2025 at UNHQ in New York. The videos showcase the work of the UN system and partners on science, technology and innovation to advance the SDGs.
SLS Energy is one of the selected ventures of the #IGNITEChallenge 3.0 in Rwanda, with financial and technical support from WFP for five months. Their solution offers reliable, real-time monitored power backups, reducing environmental impact and replacing diesel generators. This helps lower CO2 emissions, save costs, and support sustainable electricity for refugee businesses and camps.