He also has a hand in cryptocurrency and launched his first solar energy efforts in the states last year.
Akon solar panels.
Akon lighting is a global renewable energy developer with deep expertise in solar wind and hydro.
Akon set up the charity akon lighting africa in 2014 getty images despite being best known for making pop music akon s decided to give filling dancefloors a break in favour of bringing solar.
Akon has launched a solar academy that will supply electricity to 600 000 000 people in africa.
Akon lighting africa is a project started in 2014 by music artist akon with samba bathily and thione niang which aims to provide electricity by solar energy in africa.
From the start sales team provided us with full of knowledge on energy saving include solar and ess.
With projects extending into africa india haiti and the us akon lighting has become a leader of renewable energy assets in developing countries.
I really want to make the biggest impact in africa for sure akon said during a 2013.
Akon lighting africa is a for profit organization that provides education and training to african workers in installing and maintaining solar panels.
A school has been created to teach young members of the community the power of solar and how to properly maintain the equipment needed to harness it.
Ever since 2014 his company akon lighting africa has been helping provide energy.
His most recent venture is akon lighting africa which is providing solar power to african countries.
2 3 4 their initial technique is to install solar street lights and small energy systems.
Akon with his vision to bring lighting to every home in africa and other poverty stricken.