Is Haiti a good place to install solar power?

The domestic market in Haiti for reliable clean energy systems is largely untapped, with electricity demand expected to increase by 50% by 2030. The island's tropical climate makes it an ideal location for solar deployment.

How does Zola help Haiti green solutions?

In addition, by facilitating localized solar energy production and providing smart technology with remote management tools, ZOLA empowers Haiti Green Solutions to build out a network of distributed renewable energy devices and manage that network in a centralized fashion.

Why is energy so expensive in Haiti?

The economy in Haiti has a heavy reliance on fossil fuel energy which is entirely imported. But rising energy prices caused by the recent global social and economic turmoil have hit the domestic energy market hard. Today, Haiti sees some of the highest diesel costs in the world, peaking at $15 per gallon.

Why is Zola launching in Haiti?

The launch in Haiti is also ZOLA's first time tapping into the North American market. The economy in Haiti has a heavy reliance on fossil fuel energy which is entirely imported. But rising energy prices caused by the recent global social and economic turmoil have hit the domestic energy market hard.

How much does diesel cost in Haiti?

Today, Haiti sees some of the highest diesel costs in the world, peaking at $15 per gallon. Public facilities such as schools and hospitals relying on power from diesel-fuelled generators can even hardly maintain regular operations.