Regional solar firm acquires off-grid software company

The Mobisol solar kit during its launch last year. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU

German-based solar electrification firm Mobisol has acquired pay-as-you-go off-grid (PAYG) solar industry software firm Lumeter.

Mobisol chief innovation officer Stefan Zelazny said Lumeter’s acquisition enables them to deepen offering by directly engaging off-grid product manufacturers and distributors while providing clients with affordable services and products.

Lumeter founder Mitra Ardron said the deal brings together customers, hardware and back-end solutions of the two leading companies in PAYG.

Mobisol, which has an installed 10MW off-grid capacity in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania, said it is now able to offer a wholesome ‘‘suite’’ of software that makes major consumer and commercial implementation possible.

Lumeter is known for its off-grid solar market software that utilises available micro-finance systems in local communities thereby enabling low-income earners to access solar power on a pay-as-you-go platform.

Founder Mitra Ardron said the deal brings together the customers, hardware and back-end solutions of the two leading companies.

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