FamilyBuddy
Discover how FamilyBuddy, a comprehensive solar-powered solution, will transform everyday life in off-grid communities by delivering clean, reliable energy for cooking, refrigeration, lighting, and device charging—all in one unit. This innovative system will empower families with greater safety, health, and opportunity, offering a sustainable path to a brighter future.
FamilyBuddy is a solar-powered, multifunctional solution purposely engineered to meet the core household needs of off-grid families living in extreme energy poverty. It provides cooking, cooling, charging and lighting – all within a single, durable, maintainable unit.
FamilyBuddy is entering its final phase of research and development – and now this is the perfect moment to get involved.
It’s a unique opportunity to stand alongside us at the forefront of climate innovation and social impact, helping shape a bold new approach to equitable energy access.
As we prepare to launch the pilot program, we’re inviting forward-thinking partners to support this pivotal stage. Your involvement will help bring FamilyBuddy to life in communities where safe, reliable energy access could change everything – creating lasting outcomes for people and planet alike.
FamilyBuddy is designed as a holistic, sustainable and user-focused “energy infrastructure in a box”, capable of long-term transformation of household resilience while dramatically reducing carbon emissions.
Key Benefits
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly:
Built with renewable energy in mind, FamilyBuddy harnesses solar power to offer a sustainable household solution that reduces reliance on non-renewable energy sources. With solar and AC recharging capabilities, a robust LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery system, and carbon offset verification through VCCU compatibility, it supports long-term environmental resilience and climate impact.
Supports Food Security and Household Resilience:
With its integrated chest cooler, FamilyBuddy helps households store food safely, reducing spoilage and waste in areas where refrigeration is often unavailable. This vital feature strengthens food security, supports better nutrition, and promotes daily wellbeing for families living in energy poverty.
Promotes Safety:
Designed with families in mind, FamilyBuddy offers solar-charged torch lighting and tamper-resistant construction to improve security and durability in vulnerable environments. Its DC-powered induction cooktop eliminates open flames, significantly reducing fire hazards and indoor air pollution.
Enhances Education:
FamilyBuddy empowers learners at home by ensuring essential devices like laptops, mobile phones, and radios remain charged through multiple output options—including USB-A, USB-C PD100W, and 12V outlets. Bright, reliable LED lighting enables study after dark, helping children stay engaged and reach their full potential.
Digital Access and Inclusion:
By providing reliable multi-device charging and real-time data observability, like StudentBuddy, FamilyBuddy also connects off-grid communities to the digital world. It supports education, communication, and livelihood tools while promoting transparency and adaptability – bridging the gap between remote living and modern connectivity.
Family cooks inside poorly ventilated homes, creating negative health effects.
A multi-faceted household solution
In many regions, families spend up to 40% of their income on harmful fuels like kerosene or charcoal, while women and children may devote 15–20 hours a week collecting firewood – exposing them to injury, assault, and chronic fatigue, and critically missing out on education and economic opportunities that could break the cycle of poverty.
Essential medicines and vaccines often spoil due to the absence of cooling, putting the health of vulnerable populations at constant risk.
FamilyBuddy aids in supporting families, and developing communities as it is the first device of its kind: a single-unit, solar-powered, multi-functional energy solution, integrated with real-time usage data and carbon tracking.
FamilyBuddy is not a product.
It’s a platform for change.
Let’s build the future,
not just power it
Be part of a solution that integrates sustainability, dignity, technology and measurable impact into a single solution.
FamilyBuddy R&D Progress
Partner with us to deliver FamilyBuddy
1. Proven Track Record of Success: Our impactful partnerships with leading organisations like Accenture, Atlassian, Airbus, Goldman Sachs, and Volvo have delivered tangible results. Join this elite group of changemakers and help us illuminate more futures together.
2. Aligned with UN SDGs: Our initiatives support multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring your contributions align with global sustainability efforts.
3. Innovative Human-Centered Design: Our innovations are built around the needs and insights of the communities we serve. This ensures our solutions are not only sustainable and impactful but also truly resonate with those they are intended to help.
