Andy Bindea

  Andy Bindea, founder of Sigora International, is revolutionizing energy access in Haiti by developing scalable, renewable-powered micro-utilities. Sigora Haiti has connected over 35,000 residents in a grid-cluster interconnecting three municipalities in the northwest of the country – Môle-Saint-Nicolas, Jean Rabel, and Bombardopolis – to electricity, with plans to expand to 300,000 people in the coming years. Unlike standalone microgrids, Sigora’s clustered micro-utility system harnesses solar and, soon, wind power, providing reliable, affordable energy. Bindea’s model doesn’t just provide basic lighting—it empowers homes and businesses with enough power for appliances, enabling businesses to run and supporting sustainable living. Sigora’s systems have proven resilient in the face of disasters like Hurricane Matthew, where power was restored in just 55 hours, well ahead of the rest of the country. Andy’s long-term goal is to leapfrog fossil fuel-based electrification in developin...