Empowering the Global South with the World’s First Energy-Self-Sufficient Bakery Chain
SOLARBAKERY combines mobile solar technology with social entrepreneurship to deliver sustainable, fresh, and hygienic food production in emerging markets.
Empowering the Global South with the World’s First Energy-Self-Sufficient Bakery Chain
SOLARBAKERY combines mobile solar technology with social entrepreneurship to deliver sustainable, fresh, and hygienic food production in emerging markets.
A Plug-and-Play Factory in a Box
Our 45ft-hc containers are fully equipped, mobile bakery that operates entirely off-grid.
A Plug-and-Play
Factory in a Box
Our 45ft-hc containers are fully equipped, mobile bakery that operates entirely off-grid.
Efficiency
52.5 kW total power from 144 integrated solar modules.
Efficiency
52.5 kW total power from 144 integrated solar modules.
Localization
Integrated mill allows for processing regional grains like millet, reducing dependence on global wheat prices.
Localization
Integrated mill allows for processing regional grains like millet, reducing dependence on global wheat prices.
Scalability
Produces up to 3,000 loaves/baguettes per day.
Scalability
Produces up to 3,000 loaves/baguettes per day.
Speed
Operational within just one week of delivery.
Speed
Operational within just one week of delivery.
Efficiency
52.5 kW total power from 144 integrated solar modules.
Localization
Integrated mill allows for processing regional grains like millet, reducing dependence on global wheat prices.
Scalability
Produces up to 3,000 loaves/baguettes per day.
Speed
Operational within just one week of delivery.
Tapping into a Rapidly Growing Consumer Market
Tapping into a Rapidly Growing Consumer Market
We are strategically focused on Senegal, one of Africa's most resilient and growing economies.
Unmet Demand
30% of the population lacks electricity access, yet the demand for grain products is surging.
Resilience
Senegal ranks 5th out of 54 African countries for governance and transparency.
High Traction
We have already received inquiries from 31 countries worldwide, including Paraguay, Tanzania, and Australia.
Emergency Aid Market
The Solarbakery is also an excellent addition for large global NGOs, for example in refugee camps
Unmet Demand
30% of the population lacks electricity access, yet the demand for grain products is surging.
Resilience
Senegal ranks 5th out of 54 African countries for governance and transparency.
High Traction
We have already received inquiries from 31 countries worldwide, including Paraguay, Tanzania, and Australia.
Emergency Aid Market
The Solarbakery is also an excellent addition for large global NGOs, for example in refugee camps
Local Value Creation, Global Returns
SOLARBAKERY is a "Social Business" that maximizes impact without sacrificing profitability.
Local Value Creation, Global Returns
SOLARBAKERY is a "Social Business" that maximizes impact without sacrificing profitability.
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Revenue Streams
Direct B2C sales of basic (regulated price) baguettes and high-margin premium products like croissants and millet bread.
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Cost Advantage
Solar energy saves approximately €15,000 annually compared to diesel generators.
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Active climate protection by avoiding the use of fossil fuels
The elimination of CO2 emissions can generate additional returns and has a major positive impact on the envirement
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ROI
The initial investment in a SOLARBAKERY container typically pays for itself by the 5th year of operation.
(01)
Revenue Streams
Direct B2C sales of basic (regulated price) baguettes and high-margin premium products like croissants and millet bread.
(02)
Cost Advantage
Solar energy saves approximately €15,000 annually compared to diesel generators.
(03)
Active climate protection by avoiding the use of fossil fuels
The elimination of CO2 emissions can generate additional returns and has a major positive impact on the envirement
(04)
ROI
The initial investment in a SOLARBAKERY container typically pays for itself by the 5th year of operation.
From Prototype to Leading Bakery Chain
From Prototype to Leading Bakery Chain
From Prototype to Leading Bakery Chain
2018 —
Kinshasa Pilot
Successfully produced 3,000 loaves daily and generated $128,000 in revenue in the first year.
MVP —
MVP 2023
Technical feasibility proven with a new solar based prototype tested in Germany.
By 2030 —
The Goal
Scale to 20 operational bakeries in Senegal by 2030, targeting a company valuation of €20M.
2018 —
Kinshasa Pilot
Successfully produced 3,000 loaves daily and generated $128,000 in revenue in the first year.
MVP —
MVP 2023
Technical feasibility proven with a new solar based prototype tested in Germany.
By 2030 —
The Goal
Scale to 20 operational bakeries in Senegal by 2030, targeting a company valuation of €20M.
Led by Serial Entrepreneurs and Sustainability Experts
Led by Serial Entrepreneurs and Sustainability Experts
Torsten Schreiber
Co-Founder & CEO
Serial Entrepreneur • Expertise in renewable energy Energies • Projects in 15 countries Africa • has > 30 villages Sub-Saharan Africa electrified
Torsten Schreiber
Co-Founder & CEO
Serial Entrepreneur • Expertise in renewable energy Energies • Projects in 15 countries Africa • has > 30 villages Sub-Saharan Africa electrified
Karfa Diallo
CFO
Expert in sustainable, local value creation • many years for the EU and the GIZ worked • University lecturer for social sciences Entrepreneurship • Speaks Wolof, French and English
Karfa Diallo
CFO
Expert in sustainable, local value creation • many years for the EU and the GIZ worked • University lecturer for social sciences Entrepreneurship • Speaks Wolof, French and English
Karfa Diallo
CFO
Expert in sustainable, local value creation • many years for the EU and the GIZ worked • University lecturer for social sciences Entrepreneurship • Speaks Wolof, French and English
Aida N'Diaye
CMO
20 years of experience in rural Africa • Community building • speaks Wolof, Bambara, French, German and English
Aida N'Diaye
CMO
20 years of experience in rural Africa • Community building • speaks Wolof, Bambara, French, German and English
Aida N'Diaye
CMO
20 years of experience in rural Africa • Community building • speaks Wolof, Bambara, French, German and English
Sönke Behrends
Technical Advisor
Managing Director at Lead investor Solar projects in Africa GmbH • Process engineer
Sönke Behrends
Technical Advisor
Managing Director at Lead investor Solar projects in Africa GmbH • Process engineer
Sönke Behrends
Technical Advisor
Managing Director at Lead investor Solar projects in Africa GmbH • Process engineer
Manuel Bischoff
Financial Advisor
Managing Director at Lead investor Solar projects in Africa GmbH • Industrial engineer • IT expertise • Insurance salesman
Manuel Bischoff
Financial Advisor
Managing Director at Lead investor Solar projects in Africa GmbH • Industrial engineer • IT expertise • Insurance salesman
Manuel Bischoff
Financial Advisor
Managing Director at Lead investor Solar projects in Africa GmbH • Industrial engineer • IT expertise • Insurance salesman
Invest in the Future of Food and Energy
Join us in redefining the local value chain in the Global South. We are currently raising €1.M to fund our next stage of expansion.
Invest in the Future of Food and Energy
Join us in redefining the local value chain in the Global South. We are currently raising €1.M to fund our next stage of expansion.