WiSolar readies on-demand solar energy app

Energy solutions company WiSolar is launching an on-demand solar app, which it hopes will drive the adoption of solar energy across Africa.CEO Tonye Irims says grid instability and rolling blackouts have increased the popularity of renewable energy, and WiSolar wants to “make solar electricity accessible and just as affordable as your home WiFi”.The country is suffering continual power challenges, with companies and households turning to renewable energy, opting to get off the grid.“The mission is solar electricity for everyone, while eliminating friction and fragmentation in the residential marketplace,” Irims tells ITWeb.“In order for customers to purchase prepaid solar electricity tokens conveniently to reload their system from anywhere in the world and load remotely, a mobile app was required. Our app is in alpha mode and will be live on the Apple and Google…

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