Kingo

Kingo, headquartered in Guatemala City, Guatemala, is a technology startup providing affordable clean energy and connectivity solutions to off-the-grid communities in Guatemala and Colombia. Founded in 2014, the company operates as a distributed utility delivering prepaid solar power through proprietary rooftop solar systems and internet connectivi... ty to approximately 700 communities serving about 250,000 people, primarily subsistence-level farmers. Kingo's services include installation, distribution, and maintenance of renewable energy infrastructure, providing access to lighting, fans, refrigerators, mobile phone chargers, and other appliances to increase productivity and income-generating capabilities. The company uses internet-of-things technology to enable consumer goods and financial services companies to expand into previously unserved off-the-grid regions, while also facilitating access to education, healthcare, and other basic services for the first time.Read More