Sunbread
Sunbread is our modular, containerized solar charging solution. It powers the e-mobility ecosystem and serves as an anchor for rural economic activity, an R-Mall for energy and services.
Solar-Powered Energy Hubs
Sunbread Overview
Sunbread is our revolutionary solar charging infrastructure that transforms sunlight into sustainable mobility and economic opportunity. More than just charging stations, these modular hubs serve as community energy anchors powering electric vehicles, enabling productive energy use, and creating rural economic centers we call R-Malls.
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Why We Named It “Sunbread”
The name “Sunbread” embodies our philosophy, just as bread nourishes communities using nature’s grains, our hubs harness nature’s free, abundant sunlight to nourish lives thus providing mobility, powering businesses, and creating livelihoods. Each Sunbread hub represents a self-sustaining energy ecosystem that grows local economies while reducing environmental impact.
Core Philosophy: Energy access should create economic value, not just consume it.
Three-Tier Modular System
Scalable Solutions for Every Community Need
We offer three standardized Sunbread configurations to serve different population densities, energy demands, and economic contexts. All models are designed for rapid deployment, local assembly where possible, and seamless integration with our EaaS energy service.
About the Sunbread Hubs
Key Features & Economic Impact
Sunbread Max
Overview
The Anchor of Rural Economic Development; 20-foot container-based system. Regional hubs serving high-density areas or transport corridors
Key Specifications
CAPACITY & PERFORMANCE
- Solar Panels: 16 panels (approx. 6-8kWp)
- Battery Storage: 4 units of 9.6kWh lithium batteries
- E-Tricycle Capacity: Charge 25+ trikes simultaneously
- Backup Batteries: 4 extra batteries for swapping
- DC Chargers: 4 units for rapid charging
- Grid Connection: Optional backup grid connection
- Physical Footprint: 20ft container + solar array area
Strategic Role & Economic Impact
- Regional Economic Anchor that functions as an R-Mall, a rural mall creating economic clustering
- High-Volume Operations that serves as primary depot for fleet operators
- Multi-Service Hub that combines charging, battery swapping, maintenance, and community services
- Energy Trading Center that enables peer-to-peer energy exchange within the community
Economic Impact:
- Creates 5-8 direct jobs per hub (attendants, technicians, security)
- Enables 50+ indirect livelihoods through associated businesses
- Reduces transport costs for 100+ households in catchment area
- Serves as anchor for other businesses (shops, services, storage)
Sunbread Mini
Overview
Community-Level Energy Access Point; 10-foot locally fabricated metal container. Satellite station for medium-density clusters and peri-urban areas
Key Specifications
CAPACITY & PERFORMANCE
- Solar Panels: 8 panels (approx. 3-4kWp)
- Battery Storage: 2 units of 9.6kWh lithium batteries
- E-Tricycle Capacity: Charge 10+ trikes simultaneously
- Backup Batteries: 2 extra batteries for swapping
- DC Chargers: 2 units
- Grid Connection: Optional depending on location
- Physical Footprint: 10ft container + solar array
Strategic Role & Typical Locations
- Community Energy Center that serves specific neighborhoods or villages
- Productive Energy Hub that powers local businesses and micro-industries
- Service Integration Point, often combined with small retail or service businesses
- Grid Stabilization which can provide load balancing if grid-connected
Typical Locations;
- Market centers and trading hubs
- Agricultural collection points
- Peri-urban residential areas
- Along major transport routes between communities
Sunbread Micro
Overview
Household & Small Business Energy Access; 6ft kiosk or small container unit. Last-mile penetration at household or small business level.
Key Specifications
CAPACITY & PERFORMANCE
- Solar Panels: 4 panels (approx. 1.5-2kWp)
- Battery Storage: 1 unit of 7.2kWh lithium battery
- E-Tricycle Capacity: Charge 2+ trikes
- Backup Battery: 1 extra battery for swapping
- DC Chargers: 2 units (lower capacity)
- Grid Connection: Typically off-grid
- Physical Footprint: Small kiosk (approx. 2m × 1.5m)
Strategic Role & Ideal Applications
- Household-Level Access that brings charging to where people live and work
- Micro-Enterprise Enablement that powers small shops, phone charging businesses, etc.
- Energy Democratization which makes clean energy accessible at the most local level
- Network Density which creates charging availability throughout communities
Ideal Applications
- Individual entrepreneur operations
- Household charging for owner-operators
- Small shop adjunct services
- Remote location energy access
Become part of the solution
Bring Sunbread to Your Community
- For Potential Operators & Entrepreneurs, access our Sunbread Franchise Information Package and Business Plan Template.
- For Communities & Cooperatives, schedule a community presentation and feasibility assessment.
- For Development Partners, request our detailed Sunbread Impact Report and Partnership Proposal.
- For Technical Inquiries, access technical specifications and deployment guidelines in the blurbs below.
Collaborating for Scale and Impact
Partnership Opportunities
For Governments & Municipalities
Integrated rural electrification and mobility programs
Public-private partnership models for infrastructure
Policy support and enabling environment creation Co-investment in strategic locations
For Development Partners & NGOs
Grant funding for pilot projects and proof-of-concept
Technical assistance for community engagement
Monitoring and evaluation partnership
Scale-up financing for successful models
For Private Sector
Franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs
Supply chain partnerships for components
Technology partnerships for innovation
Corporate social responsibility collaborations
For Financial Institutions
Debt financing for hub operators
Risk-sharing mechanisms for new locations
Green finance products for clean energy infrastructure Payment system integration
Transforming Energy Hubs into Economic Engines
The R-Mall Concept
Every Sunbread hub, especially the Max configuration, is designed to evolve into an R-Mall (Rural Mall) a multifunctional economic center that clusters complementary businesses and services around reliable energy access. Each R-Mall typically generates 3-5x the economic activity of the energy services alone, creating sustainable local economies around clean energy access
Core Components of an R-Mall
1. Energy Services Core
- Small shops and retail spaces
- Agro-processing facilities (drying, milling, packaging)
- Cold storage for agricultural produce Mobile money and banking services
2. Commercial & Retail Services
- Small shops and retail spaces
- Agro-processing facilities (drying, milling, packaging)
- Cold storage for agricultural produce Mobile money and banking services
3. Community Services
- Information and communication center
- Training and capacity building space
- Health and wellness services
- Social gathering point
4. Support Services
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Spare parts sales Driver rest areas
- Security services
Productive Use of Energy (PUE) Enabled
Turning Energy into Income-Generating Activities
Sunbread hubs don’t just power vehicles, they power businesses. Our PUE approach ensures energy creates direct economic value
Agro-Processing Applications
- Crop Drying using solar dryers for maize, coffee, cocoa, fruits
- Milling & Grinding using grain mills, spice grinders, feed processors
- Cold Storage with refrigeration for dairy, vegetables, fisheries Packaging: Sealing, weighing, labeling equipment
Small-Scale Manufacturing
- Metalworking – Welding, cutting, fabrication
- Woodworking – Sawing, planning, finishing
- Textiles – Sewing, embroidery, tailoring
- Repair Services – Electronics, appliances, tools
Commercial Services
- ICT Services – Phone charging, computer access, printing
- Beauty Services – Hairdressing, barber shops
- Food Services – Refrigeration, cooking, food processing Entertainment: Television, music, community events
Case Study - Sunbread Max in Agricultural Region
A Sunbread Max hub in a maize-growing region enabled can enable 50 farmers to access solar drying, reducing post-harvest losses by 30%, 3 local entrepreneurs to start milling businesses, Cold storage for dairy farmers, extending product shelf life, 15 new small businesses clustering around the hub and 200+ households accessing affordable charging services
Smart, Resilient Energy Systems
Technical Architecture
Solar power system
- Panels with High-efficiency monocrystalline, 20+ year lifespan
- Mounting – Adjustable tilt for seasonal optimization
- Inverters – Hybrid inverters allowing grid/off-grid operation
- Controllers – MPPT charge controllers for maximum efficiency
Energy storage & management
- Batteries – Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), 1,500+ cycle life
- BMS – Advanced Battery Management System with remote monitoring
- Swapping System – Quick-connect battery swap mechanism (<3 minutes)
- Safety – Fire suppression, surge protection, secure enclosures
Charging infrastructure
- DC Fast Chargers, 1-2 hour charging capability (optional)
- Standard Chargers, 4–5-hour overnight charging
- Swapping Stations – Dedicated areas for battery exchange
- Payment Systems – Integrated KiloWattToken and mobile money
Grid integration (optional)
- Bi-Directional Capability – Can feed excess power to grid where permitted
- Backup Power – Grid connection for night charging or low-sun periods
- Load Management – Smart systems to optimize grid vs. solar usage
- Kenya Example – SunBread connected to KPLC grid at night, solar during day
Site selection criteria
- Accessibility – Accessible to vehicles and community members
- Security – Safe location with community ownership
- Economic Viability – Proximity to economic activity and transport routes Community Buy-In, Local support and partnership commitment
Operations model
- Franchise Model – Local entrepreneur operates under OGIRIDE standards
- Cooperative Ownership – Community-owned and operated
- Direct Operation – OGIRIDE-managed in strategic locations
- Hybrid Models – Combination based on local capacity and needs
Get Involved
For Potential Operators & Entrepreneurs, contact us to access our Sunbread Franchise Information Package and Business Plan Templates. For Communities & Cooperatives, schedule a community presentation and feasibility assessment. For Development Partners, request our detailed Sunbread Impact Report and Partnership Proposal. For Technical Inquiries, access technical specifications and deployment guidelines in the blurbs below.