Solarworx develops modular solar home systems and microgrid solutions for off-grid households and businesses, utilizing Pay-As-You-Go payment options to enhance accessibility. The company addresses the lack of reliable electricity access for 1.2 billion people globally, enabling users to power essential appliances and improve their livelihoods.
Funding
$2.5M 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
Approximately 1.2 billion people worldwide lack access to reliable electricity, hindering their ability to power essential appliances and improve their livelihoods. Existing off-grid solutions often lack scalability and flexibility to meet diverse energy needs.
Solution
Solarworx provides modular solar home systems and DC microgrid solutions designed to bring reliable and scalable electricity to off-grid households and businesses. Their Solego systems are engineered with a modular design, allowing users to stack multiple units to extend battery capacity and increase power output as needed. The DC microgrid technology enables peer-to-peer energy trading, increasing energy security and enabling access for those who cannot afford their own solar home system. Solarworx systems are Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) enabled, integrating with major PAYGO platforms to offer flexible payment options via mobile money.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes off-grid households and small businesses, as well as distributors seeking to provide reliable and scalable solar energy solutions in areas with limited electricity access.
Features
- Modular design allowing stacking of 80Wh and 160Wh units to increase battery capacity and power output
- DC microgrid technology enabling peer-to-peer energy trading and increased energy security
- PAYGO integration with major platforms for flexible payment options via mobile money
- Local language voice output for system status updates
- Biopolymer casing made from wood with plastic-like properties
- LiFePO4 batteries that do not contain rare earth materials
- Remote system monitoring platform for distributors to track performance and identify maintenance needs
- Compatibility with a range of DC appliances, including LED lamps, TVs, fans, and water pumps
- Optional PayGo switch for retrofitting existing solar home systems