Orange Energies, a subsidiary of Orange, a telecommunication giant, has announced the expansion of its digital platform, Orange Smart Energies, to all energy producers in Africa and the Middle East.
The Internet Of Things (IOT) platform was aimed to enhance energy inclusion by providing secure and prepaid access to energy through solar kits and smart meters.
Developed and enhanced by Orange in 2021, Orange Smart Energies, is a software platform that guarantees payment for energy producers via mobile money. The platform addresses profitability challenges by reducing the risk of non-payment, making it a crucial tool for energy producers in the region.
However, the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Middle East and Africa, Jérôme Hénique, stated, “Using digital technology to improve the energy inclusion of African people has been our ambition since day one. By opening up our Orange Smart Energies platform to all energy producers, we are taking a major step forward in our commitment to universal access to energy in Africa and the Middle East.”
Also, the Senior Vice President of Orange Energies for Africa and the Middle East, Nat-Sy Missamou, added, “We are working with energy producers to help them sustain their business in African markets. Leveraging existing digital and financial inclusion solutions, our pay-as-you-go service is delivered through a distribution model tailored to African markets.”
Meanwhile, the digital platform, which supports both pay-as-you-go solar equipment and prepaid smart meters, is designed to make energy accessible to rural areas, offering a digital service and distribution network.
Additionally, It aims to be the preferred partner for energy producers in regions where many people still live without electricity and where electricity companies struggle with accounts receivable collection.
Since its launch in 2017, Orange Energies has operated in 12 countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Mali, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Jordan. Over 300,000 households benefit from its services daily.
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This initiative marks a significant step in Orange Energies’ mission to make energy more accessible across Africa and the Middle East, ensuring that more people can benefit from reliable and affordable energy solutions.
