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789 million people live in energy poverty
With Hour of Power, your team builds working solar lights in 2 to 3 hours. Beforehand you find out what energy poverty means for 789 million people. Once the light is finished, every participant writes a letter that goes, together with the solar light, to a child in a developing country. The format runs indoors, from 10 people, and works well as an icebreaker at congresses.
Without electricity, the day ends at sunset. Homework, crafts and medical care then become impossible or dangerous.
Millions of people living on less than one euro a day spend up to 40 percent of their income on kerosene lamps. The lamps are expensive, harmful to health and a fire hazard.
Together for a better future
789 million people on our planet live in extreme energy poverty, that is one in 10 people. At this unique team event, we inform you about energy poverty in developing countries and take action together to help children with self-built solar lights. Experience an in-depth and engaging programme designed specifically for companies to inform and inspire teams. We are delighted to be working with SolarBuddy Live as the exclusive partner in the DACH region to give children a better future.
Introduction to energy poverty
We start with figures and stories about what a lack of access to electricity means in everyday life and why solar light changes more than you would expect.
Building the solar lights and a personal letter
At this event, the participants build working solar lights. Teamwork plays an important role, because everything is built together. Once the light is finished, everyone writes a letter that is delivered together with the solar light to a child in a developing country.
Ideal as an icebreaker at conferences or as a meaningful team-building event
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Almost 10 percent of the world’s population lives in energy poverty.
This means that they have access to little or no energy.
Without access to safe and reliable energy, children and their families are plunged into complete darkness every night, which is devastating for their education, bad for their health and wellbeing, and damaging to the environment we all share.
In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we combine two approaches in this engaging, hands-on team activity: we want to give you important knowledge, but also take action together. Together, we build solar lights that are then distributed by NGOs to children in developing countries.
“SolarBuddy has given our students not only the gift of light, but the opportunity to read and do homework after they have completed their daily chores. As a result, we have seen measurable increases in our students’ academic performance.”
Terri Anderson, Country Director, So They Can (NGO Partner of SolarBuddy)
Our approach
Learn
What energy poverty is, who it affects and why kerosene lamps are a double problem.
Act
You build working solar lights as a team, and every light is assigned and followed up.
Help
Light means time to study, safety and lower costs. The result of your event keeps working every evening.
About SolarBuddy
The impact SolarBuddy and its supporters have had since 2016.
789 million people live in energy poverty. What does that mean?
Education
Energy poverty has a direct impact on children's educational opportunities. Without electricity, it is difficult to study or do homework at night. Many schools in energy-poor regions have no electricity supply, which affects teaching and the quality of education.
Health risks
Energy poverty has a negative impact on health. In regions without access to electricity, people often rely on traditional and unsafe energy sources such as open fires or kerosene lamps, which can lead to respiratory diseases and other health problems. Indoor air pollution causes 4 million deaths a year.
Economic impact
The lack of a reliable energy supply impairs the economic development of countries and regions. Companies and industries cannot operate efficiently, which hampers job creation and economic growth.
Millions of people living on less than 1 euro a day spend up to 40 percent of their income on kerosene lamps.
Environmental pollution
Light is often produced using kerosene, which is harmful to the environment and health. Fuel-based lighting leads to emissions of around 190 million tonnes of CO² per year.
Equal rights
Women and girls are often more affected by energy poverty than men. They are often responsible for collecting firewood and water, which takes up a lot of time and restricts educational and employment opportunities.
Our team event:
Our solar lights
At this event, the participants build working solar lights. Teamwork plays an important role here too, because it is done together.
Social component
Once the light is finished, each participant writes a letter, which is delivered together with the solar light to one child in a developing country.
This is what happens to the solar lights that are created at our events:
This event grew out of our partnership with SolarBuddy
Simon Doble founded SolarBuddy with this in mind: “Impact is about giving people a leg up, not a handout. It’s about empowering them to be the best versions of themselves.”
We are thrilled by his vision and the team’s enthusiasm for this good cause. The solar lights we build at our team event were developed by SolarBuddy as innovative, sustainable solutions that brighten the lives of children around the world.
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All prices are net and apply equally in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
With facilitator on site
A professional facilitator will guide you through the event and ensure a memorable, inspiring experience.
from €2,000
as a flat rate up to 15 people
- up to 50 people: plus €69 per person
- up to 100 people: plus €59 per person
- from 101 people: plus €49 per person
With facilitator via Videocall
You meet in one or more locations for a joint event, while a moderator guides and supports you virtually via a video conference.
from €1,350
as a flat rate up to 10 people
- up to 50 people: plus €59 per person
- up to 100 people: plus €49 per person
- from 101 people: plus €39 per person
Self-moderated
You will receive all the materials and detailed instructions in video format to organise the event yourself.
from €1,100
as a flat rate up to 10 people
- up to 50 people: plus €59 per person
- up to 100 people: plus €49 per person
- from 101 people: plus €39 per person
What the price includes
- On-site moderation and travel expenses
- Materials for all solar lights
- Set-up and dismantling on site
- Shipping of the solar lights together with the letters
All prices exclude VAT. For the emissions from travel and materials, we support climate protection projects.
Our way of working makes every event a success
Since 2007 we have been refining the way we plan and run team events.
Request and first call
You tell us the occasion, group size and goals. We get back to you within 24 hours.
Detailed exchange
We suggest suitable formats and agree on the schedule, date and location with you.
Preparation and final details
We organise materials, facilitation and venue and settle the remaining points with you.
Delivery and follow-up
Our facilitators run your event. Afterwards we review together what worked well.
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Frequently asked questions about Hour of Power
Do the solar lights you build really work?
Yes. The lights are complete, working devices with a solar cell and a battery. At the end of the event they are tested before they are packed.
Is Hour of Power suitable as a programme item at a conference?
Yes, the format is often booked for exactly that. It fits into a conference day, needs only tables and takes 2 to 3 hours.
How many people can take part?
From 10 people up to large groups. From 101 people we charge 49 euros per additional person, the concept stays the same.