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‘Eggs, bacon and 2 kWh of solar please’

Residents and businesses are crying out for reliable power in South Africa and Nigeria but buying or leasing rooftop solar arrays is out of reach for many. One PV entrepreneur claims he has a business model to unlock solar potential across multiple African markets.

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Max Hall

05 Nov 2024

WiSolar is already active in the conventional commercial and industrial solar space. | Photo: WiSolar

Paying for the solar electricity required to meet household energy needs can be as simple as buying the groceries, according to a South African entrepreneur launching what he claims is a world-first service.Tonye Irims, CEO and founder of Guateng-based solar-as-a-service company WiSolar, wants to democratize solar energy provision so customers can pay only as and …

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