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Plentify closes oversubscribed round from top VCs to accelerate growth in South Africa and beyond
Plentify, a pioneering climate tech company, has closed a 50% oversubscribed funding round from top African and North American venture investors to fuel its growth in South Africa and commence its international expansion.n“Whether you’re trying to fix a weak grid […]
Energy is the next frontier of the smart home
Smart homes are becoming more popular and are designed to improve convenience, comfort, security, and energy efficiency. Their goal is to optimise energy production, distribution, and consumption using smart technologies. Smart homes are rapidly adopting this innovative technology to reduce […]
There’s a better option than simply switching off South Africa’s geysers
By Jon KornikTo reduce the strain on the national grid during peak hours, regulators are considering cutting off power to household geysers. But there are far better options than this heavy-handed approach to demand management, which would bring a range of unintended […]
Virtual Power Plants can fight SA’s energy crisis while building for the future
We conducted a multi-year project that demonstrates how smart water heaters can fight blackouts and enable solar. Our 30-month study in South Africa’s Western Cape province has found that a smart water heater management system could reduce morning and evening […]
Plentify closes oversubscribed round from top VCs to accelerate growth in South Africa and beyond
Plentify, a pioneering climate tech company, has closed a 50% oversubscribed funding round from top African and North American venture investors to fuel its growth in South Africa and commence its international expansion.n“Whether you’re trying to fix a weak grid […]
Energy is the next frontier of the smart home
Smart homes are becoming more popular and are designed to improve convenience, comfort, security, and energy efficiency. Their goal is to optimise energy production, distribution, and consumption using smart technologies. Smart homes are rapidly adopting this innovative technology to reduce […]
There’s a better option than simply switching off South Africa’s geysers
By Jon KornikTo reduce the strain on the national grid during peak hours, regulators are considering cutting off power to household geysers. But there are far better options than this heavy-handed approach to demand management, which would bring a range of unintended […]
Virtual Power Plants can fight SA’s energy crisis while building for the future
We conducted a multi-year project that demonstrates how smart water heaters can fight blackouts and enable solar. Our 30-month study in South Africa’s Western Cape province has found that a smart water heater management system could reduce morning and evening […]
