SolarBuddy StudentBuddy PowerUP

Building solar power units that bring light, learning, and opportunity to remote communities.

The Experience

This SolarBuddy StudentBuddy PowerUP is a hands-on experience where participants assemble solar power units for children and families living without electricity. Working in small groups of 3-4 delegates, participants build a versatile StudentBuddy solar unit that provides safe lighting and USB charging for everyday needs.

Alongside the build, teams learn about renewable energy and the global challenges of energy poverty. Designed for long-term use, each StudentBuddy PowerUP solar unit features multiple light settings, device charging capability, and sustainable, replaceable components. The experience transforms teamwork into practical, long-lasting support for communities doing it tough.

This experience can be delivered in person (indoors) or virtually via your preferred video conferencing platform.

Experience Details

Key Requirements

Projector & screen required, microphone required for groups 30+ delegates, tables required

Experience In Action

Why This Experience Matters?

Millions of families around the world live without access to reliable electricity. After dark, children often rely on unsafe light sources such as kerosene lamps, exposing them to health risks, fire hazards, and high household costs. A StudentBuddy solar unit changes this. It enables children to study safely at night, supports family safety and productivity, reduces energy expenses, and improves health and environmental outcomes. Designed to last more than 15 years, each StudentBuddy PowerUP solar unit delivers sustainable, long-term impact that helps families learn, work, and build more resilient futures.

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Impact on Your Team

The experience combines education and hands-on action, building awareness, collaboration, and shared purpose as teams work together to create a meaningful, long-term solution.

Big PictureMorale BoostProblem-SolvingResilienceWork as One Team

Meet our Charity Partner

Solar units assembled during the StudentBuddy PowerUP experience are distributed by SolarBuddy, an Australian-founded organisation dedicated to addressing energy poverty in communities around the world. SolarBuddy works with schools and community partners to deliver sustainable solar lighting and power solutions, helping children study safely, improving health outcomes, and creating greater access to education and economic opportunity. StudentBuddy units are distributed through trusted aid organisations in countries including Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, India, Vanuatu, and South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the StudentBuddy PowerUP experience?

The StudentBuddy PowerUP is a hands-on team experience where participants assemble solar power units that provide lighting and charging for families living in energy poverty.

How many solar units will we build and donate?

The number of StudentBuddy units built depends on your groups size. Teams of three to four participants typically assemble one solar unit, with a minimum order of 8 units.

Who receives the StudentBuddy solar units?

StudentBuddy units are distributed by SolarBuddy through partner aid organisations that support communities experiencing energy poverty around the world.

What space is required for the StudentBuddy PowerUP activity?

The experience requires an indoor space with participants seated at tables. A projector and screen are also required, and for groups larger than 30 people a microphone is also required.

Is the SolarBuddy StudentBuddy PowerUP experience delivered in person or virtually?

The StudentBuddy PowerUP charity team building experience can be delivered in person at your event or virtually via your preferred video conferencing platform, allowing teams to participate from anywhere while still creating meaningful impact together.

Ready to Create Impact with Your Team?

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