SparkMeter
SparkMeter
Low-cost metering solutions for rural micro-grids and urban central grid utilities.
SparkMeter offers comprehensive low-cost metering solutions for everything from rural micro-grids to existing urban central grid utilities. For remote monitoring and managing the meters, the system includes basic wireless internet connection at the sites.
Sparkmeter is a company based in USA (Washington D.C.) and Nairobi (Kenya). It also develops its activity in Tanzania, Haiti , India, and other locations around the world.
22 countries in North America, Africa and Asia
The solution is directly implemented by SparkMeter personnel. The team travels globally meeting with utilities and end users, installing and maintaining microgrids.
Depends on the location. For the case of the communities in Harkapur, Kaduwa and Chyasmitar (Nepal): The electricity tariff is flat rate per time period, and for households ranges from 4 to 6 USD per month and for businesses 10 to 80 USD per month. The design includes smart prepaid meters to manage an automated billing and payment collection system.
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Central grid utility companies and microgrid developers in developing countries
