A Corporate Sponsorship Program That is a Win-Win-Win

 

Designed to help solar contractors use their business as a force for good, the Save A Watt, Give A Watt program helps your business have a global impact while doing what you do best.

You work hard every day to help your customers power their homes and businesses with renewable energy. By donating a small percentage of each project’s profit or inviting your customers to make a contribution to Twende Solar, you magnify the impact of each installation by helping an NGO, tribe or off-grid community gain access to stable, affordable electricity to further sustainable development.

Want to learn more about how a Save A Watt, Give A Watt partnership can add value to your business model?

 
 

Worldwide, nearly one billion people are without access to electricity - often in the most rural communities also experiencing significant economic challenges. The solar industry is perfectly positioned to help empower communities and through Twende Solar's Save A Watt, Give A Watt program, you and your business have an opportunity to be part of the solution.

 

WHO IS TWENDE SOLAR?

Through the installation of renewable energy systems, Twende Solar aims to eliminate poverty, strengthen economies, protect ecosystems, and ultimately achieve a more equitable society. Founded and supported by solar PV industry professionals and supporters, Twende Solar builds bridges for experts and impassioned partners to collaborate with communities seeking energy independence.

 

What is “Save a Watt, Give a Watt”?

  • A collaboration to make the challenging achievable through financial sponsorship of humanitarian solar projects

  • An opportunity to power education, healthcare, and economic development for historically marginalized communities

 

why should we partner?

  • Your customers will feel great knowing they chose a contractor that gives back and makes solar accessible for others

  • Twende Solar develops humanitarian projects and helps you celebrate your contribution to sustainable development

  • It’s a win-win-win

 

i am interested. how does it work?

  • A monthly, tax-deductible donation of $0.01 per watt sold

  • Access to our Partner Portal with case studies, project updates, and marketing content

  • Enhanced ability to attract and retain staff and differentiate your business in your local market

 

Additional opportunity

Contractor can invite their customers to sign up to donate a portion of their monthly solar savings to further Twende Solar's work. Example: $1/kW installed, $0.50/panel, X% of expected monthly savings/net metering, etc.

“I donate 78.6% of my monthly net metering savings to Twende Solar. Although the ROI and payback are important to me, I feel better knowing that I am not only saving a watt, but also giving a watt.” - Craig Ernst

What our Partners are Saying:

  • “This has been a really motivating partnership for our employees. Everyone wants to volunteer on a Twende Solar project!” -John G.

  • “For some of our customers that have been on the fence, our partnership with Twende Solar has really sweetened the pot when they learn their solar installation will help make solar possible for low income communities.” -Melissa J.

  • “When our customers learn that their donation to Twende Solar will result in a discount on their system, while costing them $0 extra, AND result in low income communities having access to solar power, they say, ‘Wow, that’s a no-brainer!’” -Kevin G.

  • “In this competitive job market, our partnership has really helped us in attracting candidates. Everyone wants to talk about Twende Solar during their interview and how they can get involved!” -Katie M.

  • “Reading Twende’s newsletters is the highlight of my week!” -Peter L.