https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/02/okra-solar-is-bringing-renewable-energy-to-underserved-markets/

Okra Solar walked away with the trophy and a giant check at our 2019 Shenzhen Hardware Battlefield event. It’s a moment happily eternalized in a new press release announcing the renewable energy startup’s $2.1 million new round (it’s a nice photo. I used it on this post, too). Clearly we’re not the only ones who saw promise in the company’s mission.

The Sydney-based company creates hardware and software solutions designed to bring solar-based power to developing markets. At present, it’s currently focused on Nigeria, Philippines, Haiti and Cambodia, with a renewal bent designed to reduce emissions as it brings more populations online. Specifically, the company has developed a Mesh-Grid, which shares power through an interconnected network of home. A cloud-based system monitors usage and required maintenance, while allowing for remote control.