KESK makes smart solar energy solutions accessible in Iraq

☀️ Introducing KESK, an Iraq based greentech company making smart solar energy solutions trustable, accessible, and profitable for businesses in Iraq.

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Who knew that the sun could also help us keep cool?

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• Founded in 2017 by Basima Abdulrahman, KESK raised a six-figure seed funding round in 2021. 

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💰 Investor lowdown: The seed round was led by Euphrates Venture Capital Fund.

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The company has earned several honours, including the Cartier Women's Initiative Award with a $100,000 prize, selection as an Expo Live Global Innovator, and their CEO's inclusion in the BBC 100 Women List 2023.

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🆒 Chill bro:

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The situation in Iraq, where stable electricity access is limited for most residents, leads to a high dependence on environmentally damaging private generators.

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Additionally, a significant 60% of household energy consumption is dedicated to air conditioning units due to the scorching summers, where temperatures frequently exceed 50°C.

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The bottom line? There’s a substantial demand for cooling solutions and a need to fill the knowledge gap in the workforce concerning solar energy solutions.

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💡 Bright ideas

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Iraq’s first greentech company offers two primary solutions;

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1. Smart solar-powered air conditioning systems: Tailored for Iraq’s intense heat, their off-the-shelf units offer effective cooling while being eco-friendly and cost-effective.

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Their innovative, battery-less design meets the high demand for air conditioning in the summer, reducing dependence on the traditional power grid, which is essential due to the limited electricity supply in Iraq.

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They further support the system with a monitoring software that allows clients real-time data monitoring and control to optimise and offset energy costs.

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• KESK claims that its proposed solution has successfully managed to offset 1,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year through implementation of its photovoltaic powered air conditioners

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2. Green energy consulting services: Besides this, the company also provides engineering services in which it designs, supplies, and instals solar energy systems as per clients’ requirements and provides software services to help it monitor and control its solar energy assets.

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• They’ve trained 1,800 professionals, contributing to the growth of the green technology sector in Iraq.

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🔮 Flashforward:

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KESK want to make the green way, the easy way.

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