WiSolar is a prepaid solar electricity provider in Africa that utilizes a digital platform to deliver low-cost, on-demand solar power to residential and commercial customers. By offering a pay-per-kWh model, WiSolar addresses the lack of affordable and reliable electricity access in underserved regions.
Funding
$9M 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 residential and commercial customers in Africa lack access to affordable and reliable electricity, hindering economic development and quality of life. Traditional electricity infrastructure is often unavailable or unreliable in underserved regions.
Solution
WiSolar provides prepaid solar electricity to residential and commercial customers in Africa through a digital platform. The company offers a pay-per-kWh model, enabling customers to access solar power on demand without the need for expensive upfront investments or long-term contracts. Customers can monitor their usage, recharge their accounts, and manage their energy consumption through a mobile app. WiSolar aims to make clean, affordable electricity accessible to everyone, challenging the status quo of unreliable and expensive power sources.
Target Audience
WiSolar targets residential and commercial customers in Africa who lack reliable access to affordable electricity, as well as property developers and body corporates seeking to provide sustainable energy solutions to their tenants.
Features
- Mobile app for instant recharge, usage tracking, and balance viewing
- Prepaid, pay-per-kWh model for flexible and affordable access to solar power
- Remote monitoring and management of solar systems
- Integration with existing prepaid meters
- Customer notifications for low balance alerts
- Online support team available via chat, text, or phone
- Solar-as-a-service plans