GASOLEN – Sustainable Mobility for Gambia

From Scrap to Transportation

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About our work

In Africa, mobility is not universal. Hardly anyone can afford their own car. Even public transport is expensive and unreliable. The way to work, school or the nearest market is therefore a daily challenge.

But what if we could simply use existing resources to improve mobility in countries like The Gambia?

The student team of GASOLEN - Gambia Solar Energy

We are Gambia Solar Energy

We, a group of students, have developed a drive system for a solar-assisted vehicle. The vehicle can be completely assembled from old parts, making it an affordable and sustainable solution for transport.

What We Do
The student team of GASOLEN - Gambia Solar Energy
The drive system, consisting of a controller, Arduino and a potentiometer, can be installed in an individually constructed vehicle with the help of a detailed manual.

We are Doer’s

The drive system, consisting of a controller, Arduino and a potentiometer, can be installed in an individually constructed vehicle with the help of a detailed manual.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Transportation in Gambia is not universal currently.
Solar energy
100% Solar Energy

A solar panel on the roof of the vehicle charges the vehicle’s battery. No combustion engine, no CO2 emissions.

Reusing
Reuse existing Resources

Vehicles e. g. cars, tricycles and boats can be individually designed according to one’s own requirements. Scrap can be used for assembly.

Affordable
Affordable

By using existing resources, the construction is cost-effective, making mobility accessible to many people.

Everyday use
Suitable for Everyday Use

Vehicles can be constructed as loading trolleys, for example. This also makes it possible to transport several people and objects.

Creating
Creating future Prospects

The vehicles can be produced locally and people can set up their own business. We share our expertise to train young people.

Sustainable global solution
Global mobility Solution

We also want to make mobility affordable in other sunny regions, with a focus on third world countries.

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Our Partners

Hochschule Esslingen
Hochschule der Medien - HdM Stuttgart
Bena Bena - The Gambia e.V.
Sub-Saharan United Vehicles Ltd. (SUV)
VVA Volta View Africa
ProCent - Donations for a good cause
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SEZ Stiftung Entwickluns-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg
bwirkt! gemeinsam. nachhaltig. wirken.
Baden-Württemberg Staatsministerium

The project is supported by funds from the State of Baden-Württemberg via the Stiftung Entwicklungs-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg (SEZ)

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Become part of our team for a promising perspective for The Gambia!

Help even without donations! – Do you have technical resources such as machines, tools or materials that you do not need and think you can help us with our project? Contact us!
We help people to help themselves, so all means are a welcome support.

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