SMEs, clinics, and schools face constant downtime and lost revenue from grid failures
Massive reliance on small gensets creates high OPEX, noise, emissions, and fuel logistics nightmares
Classic mini-grids and large C&I systems are too slow and oversized for the 0.5–20 kW segment
Opaque operations mean theft, tampering, ad-hoc maintenance, and no data for financing or subsidies
Ensuring reliable power for essential healthcare services, vaccine cold-chains, and medical equipment in communities.
Powering educational facilities to support modern learning environments, digital literacy, and student safety.
Enabling extended operating hours, preserving perishables, and boosting economic activity for local vendors.
Providing consistent electricity for beauty appliances, lighting, and creating comfortable, productive spaces for clients and staff.
Supplying power for sewing machines and lighting, significantly boosting productivity and income for skilled artisans.
Supporting various small-scale industries and craftspeople with dependable energy for essential machinery and tools.
Solar panels, hybrid inverter/charger, Li battery with BMS, controller (MCU + cellular/LoRa), and sensors
Controller firmware with edge-AI, battery and load management, cloud backend, and web/mobile console
Payment systems (USSD/SMS/mobile money), billing infrastructure, and RBF/subsidy reporting
Standard SKUs, installation checklists, SLAs, and low-touch remote support
Sub-Saharan Africa addressable spend currently burned in diesel genset fuel annually
Nigeria market with ~22M small genset users for households and SMEs
From 15–20k connections at 30–45$/month in Nigeria
Edge-AI with IoT/OTA for optimal performance.
Integrates with existing diesel generators and telecom sites.
EaaS model with seamless mobile payment integration.
Telemetry unlocks cheaper capital via RBF/subsidies.
Significant barrier to entry: integrated Edge-AI, hybrid integration, and EaaS model.
Data provides cheaper capital via RBF/subsidies.
Threats: large players entering our niche, new disruptive tech.
Our focus and tech allow quicker adaptation and deeper niche penetration.
Room for partnership despite competition with C&I and household providers.
We complement grid solutions or upgrade micro-businesses outgrowing SHS.
NGN-denominated tariffs with indexation clauses; partial local assembly and service to reduce currency exposure
Alternative vendor relationships established; Lagos buffer stock for critical components
Compliant with simplified small mini-grid rules; community agreements where relevant
In-house installer academy; checklist-based commissioning; remote QA validation via IoT
Daily, weekly, or monthly plans with mobile payments and remote activation
"Basic" (lighting/charging), "Commercial" (fridge/POS), "Medical" (cold-chain/UPS)
Predictive service cuts downtime; subsidy/RBF reporting increases LTV and unlocks cheaper capital
Banks (leasing/BNPL), MNOs (USSD/billing), integrators, DisCos, and national agencies
Pharmacies and clinic chains, markets and cold points, schools; pilots with municipalities and DisCos
Trained and certified local installers, equipment dealers, trade associations
RBF/government programs, banks/microfinance partnerships, SME PPAs
Nigeria first, then Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin with similar regulation and demand patterns
Via panel and battery procurement and low-touch IoT service
Per month, aligned with Nigeria PAYGo tiers
Months for 1–5 kW bundles (faster with 10–25% CAPEX subsidies/RBF)
France — R&D/IP: 0.5/1/5/10 kW prototypes, CE/EMC certification, smart-grid pilots; INPI patent and trademark filings
Nigeria — Pilots: 300–500 installations across 2 states; MNO/payment integrations; first RBF disbursements
Scale Operations: 2–3k active systems; light local assembly; secure credit line against EaaS portfolio
Regional Expansion: 5–7k active systems; enter 1–2 ECOWAS markets; scale installer partner network
Sub-Saharan Africa GDP outlook ~3.8–4.1% in 2025; Nigeria ~3.6–3.9%. Fast urbanization drives SME demand and persistent reliability gaps.
Large share of non-users despite coverage creates room for connected services and mobile billing infrastructure.
~$12B/year spent on small gensets in Nigeria alone creates clear space for solar hybrid/EaaS substitution.
Mini-grid/RBF programs accelerate adoption and reduce end-customer CAPEX. European validation increases partner trust.
10+ years in public-sector innovation at NCDMB: R&D, centers of excellence, large-scale training (3,000+ solar/GSM professionals). NEBOSH/ISO14001 certified with extensive field eco-projects and government/donor partnerships.
Telecom infrastructure expert: radio planning, site lease/operations (MTN, Airtel, Helios, HIS). Certified SDN engineer with deployment experience across complex African markets.
Highly accomplished management professional with 25+ years of leadership experience across multiple organizations in Nigeria. Proven track record in strategic planning, operations management, business growth, people leadership, and organizational transformation. Adept at driving profitability, improving operational efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams in diverse industries.
Email: contact@sunflex.tech
Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) for SMEs and social facilities in Africa: Modular solar-battery systems (0.5–20 kW) + IoT/edge-AI control + PAYGO