Recognising the need for safe and sustainable energy sources and storage solutions, a subsidiary of the RKK Group, Innovative Renewable Energy Storage Solution, (iRESS) have introduced the IRESS Solar Backpack, a life-changing solution.
The backpack is aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country gain access to clean and sustainable energy. The device empowers individuals in rural, suburban, and urban areas by delivering portable solar power on the go.
iRESS, is making huge strides in the renewable energy landscape through a commitment to innovation, reliability, and tailored solutions for Nigerians, with products and initiatives that not just meet energy needs but to empower communities, businesses, and institutions across Nigeria and beyond.
One of the beneficiaries, Ms. Ezekiel Esther Oluwadamilola who makes handmade shoes and bags in Alakuko area in Lagos said the iRESS Solar Backpack has aided production and given her improved online visibility for her business: “The bag has made my work very easy. If I want to file my shoes, I can now go ahead and not delay my customers shoes. If I need to charge my phone for my business, I can always have my online visibility maintained. I can reach out to a lot of people and make more impact. I am grateful for the opportunity.”
Another beneficiary, Mr. Musa Mojidi is a barber in Mushin area of Lagos. He said that the IRESS Solar Backpack offered a direct solution to the issue of frequent power outage that affects daily business activities for a lot of Nigerian entrepreneurs like him. “Having good power supply is always one of the major challenges for a local business. The price of petrol is always on the rise, and so we are grateful to IRESS for this backpack, as it will help us with power for our businesses, and reduce our expenditure,” he said.
Chief Executive Officer, RKK Group, Aderemi Kilaso, believes that the IRESS Solar Backpack represents a breakthrough in the global search for safe, carbon-neutral energy sources, adding it would support sustainable economic development at the grassroots if properly adopted: “By promoting clean energy access, empowering communities, and fostering sustainable economic growth, we are playing our part in making the world a better place.”
Kilaso noted that the RKK Group remains ever-committed to making this solution available for all Nigerians.
With the ongoing search for green energy innovations, there is a need to think proactively, and the iRESS Solar Backpack represents RKK Group’s commitment to supporting Nigerian communities, and their answer to the global call to transition to clean energy to meet the urgent climate goals and build a sustainable future.
The IRESS Solar Inverter Backpack has a portable, multifunctional layout, and features a foldable solar panel, a lithium phosphate battery, and an inverter system. The backpack is designed to leverage on solar power and offer reliable energy for daily use, particularly in off-grid areas. The product aligns with the company’s vision to provide practical solutions that facilitate growth and energy independence, strengthening the resilience of local enterprises.
