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Zola Electric·2020

Powering Africa's Off-Grid Future

Social Media & Product Marketing

ClientZola Electric
Year2020
LocationDar es Salaam & San Francisco
Product MarketingSocial MediaContent DesignClean Energy
The Brief

Zola Electric (formerly Off Grid Electric) builds solar home systems and energy storage for African households and businesses. They needed social media and product marketing that could communicate complex technology in a way that resonated with everyday Tanzanians.

The Challenge

Solar technology can feel abstract and inaccessible. Zola needed to bridge the gap between engineering innovation and the lived experience of families who just want reliable power — for lights, for phones, for their children's homework.

Our Approach
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Positioned Zola as 'Power Anywhere' — shifting the narrative from solar panels to reliable, modern living

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Created product-focused social media content showcasing the Infinity and PowerHub systems in real-life contexts

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Designed Instagram-first content with bold product photography and clear benefit messaging

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Maintained Zola's premium brand feel while keeping language accessible for a mass-market African audience

Results
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Product positioning
Instagram-first
Content strategy
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Dual-market appeal
Clean energy
Brand alignment
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