New Energy Venture in Rwanda: the Virtual Grid

The relatively large pilot will test both the technology and uptake of this service by approaching 9000 households in three districts, and represents a total investment of $2.1 million USD. 

The Virtual Grid combines prepaid technology with the WakaWaka Power: after a one-time deposit on the WakaWaka Power, weekly scratch cards are bought to activate the unit. The code on the scratch card, along with a unique code from the WakaWaka Power, is sent by text to a free local service number. A text is instantly returned containing an activation code for the unit. You can watch how this works in our animated video: 

The relatively large pilot will test both the technology and uptake of this service by approaching 9000 households in three districts, and represents a total investment of $2.1 million USD. 

The Virtual Grid combines prepaid technology with the WakaWaka Power: after a one-time deposit on the WakaWaka Power, weekly scratch cards are bought to activate the unit. The code on the scratch card, along with a unique code from the WakaWaka Power, is sent by text to a free local service number. A text is instantly returned containing an activation code for the unit. You can watch how this works in our animated video: 

WakaWaka’s Virtual Grid will use prepaid technology to overcome the high upfront costs of solar-powered energy, similar to the payment system already proven by mobile phones. Weekly payments on kerosene and mobile phone charging are now invested in a safe, clean and affordable energy alternative. 

You can follow the preparations by signing up for our monthly newsletter below or acquire more information by contacting Elanna Veldkamp at elanna(@)staging.waka-waka.com.


 

WakaWaka’s Virtual Grid will use prepaid technology to overcome the high upfront costs of solar-powered energy, similar to the payment system already proven by mobile phones. Weekly payments on kerosene and mobile phone charging are now invested in a safe, clean and affordable energy alternative. 

You can follow the preparations by signing up for our monthly newsletter below or acquire more information by contacting Elanna Veldkamp at elanna(@)staging.waka-waka.com.