In today’s data-driven world, smart meters have emerged as a key technology in managing and optimizing energy usage. Yet, despite their numerous advantages, many misconceptions persist about their functionality, impact on energy savings, and privacy concerns. In this post, we’ll break down these myths and offer a clear, data-backed understanding of smart meters—highlighting their role…
Across Africa, the chronic power deficit is an enduring problem. Load shedding, blackouts, and grid instability have become an everyday reality for many African households and businesses, dramatically curtailing the continent’s economic potential. This article explores the history of Africa’s power supply, the current management and transmission issues, the economic impact of load shedding, and…
For industrial or municipal operators desiring an energy independent solution to grid instability but starting from square one, we offer a managed microgrid development service. This services on combining solar and battery storage into a comprehensive, end-to-end microgrid development offering. Our fully managed service spans the entire project lifecycle – from initial pre-feasibility studies, through…
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy production and distribution, virtual power plants (VPPs) are emerging as a revolutionary concept. They promise to transform our approach to energy management by efficiently integrating and optimizing diverse distributed energy resources (DERs). This article explores what VPPs are and delves into early success stories that illuminate their potential. Understanding…
Recent years have seen a surge in research on virtual power plants (VPPs) and their potential in transforming the energy landscape. By integrating diverse energy sources and optimizing their use, VPPs offer a promising solution to the energy needs of the 21st century. This review will delve into the latest studies on VPP scheduling and…
Learn more about what a virtual power plant is and why we believe VPPs and grid decentralization are the key to unlocking economic development across the continent