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gnuGrid Africa intends to expand the deployment of its digital monitoring system across Africa.
- The company has raised $250,000 from U.S. based investors.
- The technology allows users to monitor energy use via sensors optimised by artificial intelligence.
Ugandan off-grid services provider gnuGrid Africa intends to expand its “Solar Sentra” digital monitoring solution among African off-grid developers. The company has raised $250,000 from U.S. based investors to achieve this goal.
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In 2019, the company had mobilised US$50,000 to develop its technological engine, pilot and launch the “Solar Sentra” solution in the Ugandan market. gnuGrid Africa’s technology lets consumers monitor their electricity use via sensors optimised by artificial intelligence. The funds raised will also enable gnuGrid Africa to create a local factory.
gnuGrid Africa believes that the digital monitoring solution is essential, especially as off-grid solutions become increasingly deployed on the continent. According to Dutch-based AMMP Technologies, it will allow consumers to minimise solar systems’ downtime, proactively plan maintenance and obtain reliable information on system performance.