What is Zéphyr solar?

Zéphyr Solar is the ambitious project of two enthusiasts founders, Cédric Tomissi and Julie Dautel, driven by the goal to facilitate assistance to people in situation of great precariousness. The company was born out of a shared vision: facilitate humanitarian intervention by allowing access to energy in a crisis situation through solar balloons.

Can Macao increase solar energy?

The Macao government also sees an opportunity to increase solar energy. To encourage the installation of PV systems, officials passed a set of safety and installation regulations in 2015.

Does Macao have a photovoltaic energy contract?

The regulations require investors to enter into a 20-year contract for the purchase of photovoltaic energy with Macao’s sole energy service provider, Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM). Essentially CEM will purchase the electricity produced to ensure investors profit within a reasonable period.

What is Zéphyr?

Zéphyr is a photovoltaic balloon and eco-friendly generator created by Karen Assaraf, Julie Dautel, and Cédric Tomissi, and their France-based start-up EONEF. The autonomous aerial platform takes the form of a helium balloon.

Who is responsible if I invest in Zéphyr solar?

Potential investors or interested parties are solely responsible for their investment or business decisions and for performing any due diligence required by the circumstances. Zéphyr Solar develops solar balloons in order to quickly bring energy and services on isolated sites.

Does Macao have a climate problem?

As a commercial hub, Macao faces the same challenge. Energy consumption from electricity, transport and buildings accounts for nearly 90 per cent of Macao’s carbon emissions directly caused by fossil fuels. With climate change posing grave threats to the future of society, city leaders say they have made reducing emissions a priority.