Orange Burkina Faso

Orange software-as-a-service smart metering solution in Burkina Faso

Grantee Details

Name of project: Orange software-as-a-service smart metering solution in Burkina Faso
Project location: Burkina Faso
Type of grant: Seed
Grant Awarded: October 2017
Partners: SINCO

Orange is piloting pre-paid smart metering on mini-grids in partnership with SINCO, a cooperative that manages electricity distribution through rural grids. This smart metering, software-as-a-service solution will enable SINCO’s customers to manage their energy expenditure. This prevents households from being regularly disconnected after single-instalment, post-paid bills exceed their ability to pay. The smart-meter solution will leverage mobile money, machine-to-machine connectivity, SMS and other mobile technologies.

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