Moon designs, manufactures, and sells integrated solar kits that combine photovoltaic panels, battery storage, and a digital energy‑management platform for off‑grid households and small businesses in Sub‑Saharan Africa. The turnkey kits provide clean electricity for lighting, phone charging and small appliances while the companion mobile app offers real‑time monitoring, usage analytics and digital payment integration, helping users reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions. By delivering modular, weather‑resistant hardware and low‑maintenance service, Moon enables energy autonomy and financial inclusion in underserved communities.
Funding
$7.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many households and small businesses in Sub‑Saharan Africa lack reliable, affordable access to electricity, forcing reliance on costly diesel generators or kerosene lamps that harm health and the environment.
Solution
Moon designs, manufactures, and sells integrated solar kits that combine photovoltaic panels, battery storage, and a digital energy‑management platform. The kits provide off‑grid users with clean electricity for lighting, phone charging, and small appliances, reducing dependence on fossil‑based fuels. An accompanying mobile app monitors production, consumption, and battery health, enabling users to optimize usage and track savings. By offering a turnkey, low‑maintenance solution, Moon helps households achieve energy autonomy while lowering their carbon footprint. The company also supports digital payments for easy kit acquisition and service upgrades, fostering financial inclusion.
Target Audience
Primary customers are off‑grid households and small businesses in Sub‑Saharan Africa seeking reliable, low‑cost electricity and digital tools to manage their energy use.
Features
- Modular solar kit including high‑efficiency PV panel, lithium‑ion battery, and inverter sized for typical household loads
- Built‑in IoT sensor suite that transmits real‑time generation and consumption data to a mobile app
- Mobile application with usage analytics, battery health alerts, and digital payment integration for top‑ups or upgrades
- Plug‑and‑play design requiring minimal technical expertise for installation and operation
- Scalable product line covering individual homes to small micro‑enterprises
- Durable, weather‑resistant hardware engineered for harsh rural environments