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Adereni Olaronke

AKA Mama Solar

Trader

Ibadan, Oyo State

I live in the Odo-Okun community, where I sell iced soft drinks. Business is slower during the rainy season,
but demand increases during the dry season. Before switching to solar products, I had to rely on community
light, which was unreliable. I eventually disconnected from the community supply and gave away all the
related equipment.

Currently, the only power source around me is solar products. Despite the rainy season, my sales are still
strong. For instance, just yesterday, I earned ₦10,000 from selling iced soft drinks after church. The solar

inverter keeps my drinks very cold. While some people think solar products are expensive, I believe they are
worth it for the long-term value they bring.

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