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Fosera
Ulm, DEImpact-drivenPrivate SectorRenewable Energies & Environmental TechnologySocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2009
LocationUlm
About Fosera
Fosera is an internationally invested company specializing in the assembly and provision of high-quality renewable energy products. Fosera Manufacturing PLC, established in Ethiopia in 2014, focuses on Pico Photovoltaic systems that provide off-grid rural communities in Ethiopia with access to lighting and water. With a head office for design and development in Ulm, Germany, and operating one of the first solar assembly lines in Ethiopia, Fosera is committed to durable products. It is the only company in Ethiopia to offer a 3-year warranty on its solar systems. Fosera significantly contributes to affordable and clean energy and fosters local value creation.
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Sustainability Goals
Affordable & Clean Energy
Clean solar energy for rural households
Fosera assembles Pico Photovoltaic systems, providing off-grid rural communities in Ethiopia with access to affordable and reliable solar energy for lighting and power.
Clean Water & Sanitation
Solar-powered solutions for improved water access
The organization develops solar-powered systems that enhance access to clean water in rural areas of Ethiopia, thereby improving quality of life.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Local job creation and skills development
By operating one of Ethiopia's first solar assembly lines, Fosera creates local employment opportunities and trains TVET students, strengthening the regional economy and developing skilled labor.
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Q1What is Fosera's mission?
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Fosera's mission is to provide reliable and clean energy access to rural communities in Ethiopia and globally. This is achieved through the assembly and provision of high-quality Pico Photovoltaic systems, offering lighting and water access for off-grid households. The organization significantly contributes to improving quality of life.
Q2Where does Fosera operate offices?
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Fosera maintains its head office for design and development in Ulm, Germany, established in 2011. The production and assembly activities of Fosera Manufacturing PLC are based in Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia, where the company was established in 2014.
Q3Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Fosera contribute to?
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Fosera primarily contributes to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by providing off-grid solar solutions. Secondarily, the organization supports SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) through water access solutions and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through local value creation and job opportunities.
Q4What distinguishes Fosera's products?
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Fosera's products are known for their durability ("built to last") and high quality. As the only company in Ethiopia, Fosera offers a 3-year warranty on its solar products. The systems utilize lithium-ion battery technology and ultra-efficient LEDs, and are modularly designed to grow with user needs.
