Rethinking How Energy Projects Work
Too often, large-scale infrastructure projects come at a cost to the communities they occupy displacing people, disrupting livelihoods, and offering little in return. At Hirundo Energy, we believe there’s a better way. That’s why our approach is rooted in partnership, not just production.
Our clean energy projects aren’t simply built in communities—they’re built with communities. And it starts with local landowners.
Turning Wind into Shared Wealth
Instead of purchasing land or displacing residents, we lease land directly from communities and individuals who live on or near project sites. This model ensures that landowners are not just observers of development they are beneficiaries of it.
Landowners receive regular lease payments, providing them with a stable source of income for the lifespan of the wind farm, often 20–25 years or more. This long-term income allows families to invest in their own priorities be it education, housing, or agriculture while playing an active role in Lesotho’s clean energy future.
Community Energy Partnerships in Action
Let’s take the Mohale’s Hoek Wind Farm as an example. Spanning land owned by multiple families and communities, the project was made possible through extensive consultation, transparent negotiations, and fair land agreements. These consultations are more than a checkbox they are ongoing dialogues that shape every phase of the project.
We don’t stop at land leasing. Our Community Energy Partnership model includes:
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Job opportunities during and after construction
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Skills training programs for youth and adults
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Infrastructure investment in local schools, clinics, and roads
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Community ownership models, where residents share in long-term profits
Building Trust, Creating Value
We recognize that energy infrastructure can only succeed if it has the trust of the people who host it. That trust comes from honesty, visibility, and real, measurable benefit.
That’s why we commit to open communication, on-the-ground presence, and continuous involvement throughout each project’s life cycle. Our teams work directly with local leaders, chiefs, landowners, and youth to ensure that the vision of clean energy is understood, embraced, and felt on a household level.
The Bigger Picture
Lesotho’s energy transition must be just. That means everyone should benefit, especially those living closest to the turbines that power the nation. Our approach demonstrates that energy equity is not only possible it’s practical, powerful, and sustainable.
As we continue with the Masite Nek Wind Farm and expand to new regions, we remain committed to scaling up community-led energy that respects land, empowers people, and delivers lasting economic impact.
A Message to Landowners and Communities
If you live in or near a potential project area, we want to partner with you. Your land, your voice, and your community deserve a stake in the energy future we are building together.
Reach out to learn more about leasing opportunities, employment programs, or how to bring Hirundo Energy to your village.
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