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Enersa: The Social Enterprise Bringing Light to Haiti

In Haiti I had the pleasure of meeting Alex Georges, co-founder of Enersa. Enersa manufactures solar powered street lights while empowering Haitians through employment. With the limited amount of power and electricity in Haiti, Georges wanted to bring solar power to the Haitian community. Initially Enersa started out as solar powered lamps, but after the limited demand Enersa switched directions. Enersa started manufacturing street lights. The street lights were a huge hit. Kids began reading and studying under the street lights. Georges witnessed the social impact of his company first hand.

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