Plentify Wins EEP Africa Project of the Year 2024 Award

We are happy to announce that Plentify has been awarded the prestigious EEP Africa Project of the Year 2024. This recognition highlights Plentify's innovative approach to addressing Africa's energy challenges and their significant contributions to the clean energy sector.

Plentify, a company dedicated to transforming the energy landscape, has developed groundbreaking solutions that address the unique energy challenges faced by African countries. Their focus is on optimising energy demand to align with clean energy supply, rather than the traditional approach of shifting energy supply to meet demand. This innovative strategy is achieved through the use of smart hardware devices attached to household appliances, which adjust energy usage patterns without compromising user comfort.

Catalytic Support from EEP Africa

EEP Africa's support has been instrumental in Plentify's journey. The funding provided by EEP Africa came at a critical early stage, enabling Plentify to scale their project and add valuable services. This support has not only helped Plentify grow rapidly in South Africa but also opened doors for global collaborations and engagements with policymakers and utilities.

One of Plentify's standout initiatives involved deploying their smart device, HotBot, as part of a three-year project in South Africa which demonstrated the potential of electric water heaters to contribute to a more reliable, affordable, and clean energy system. With co-funding from EEP Africa, this project scaled significantly, allowing Plentify to test and validate their technology on a larger scale.

A Vision for the Future

Building a global energy management business comes with its challenges. Plentify has faced numerous obstacles, from pervasive blackouts in South Africa to the complexities of scaling their operations. However, they view these challenges as opportunities to innovate and create more resilient products. Their experience in South Africa has provided a robust testing ground, resulting in solutions that are well-suited for international markets.

Their ambition is to mitigate 20 hours of blackouts per month for everyone in South Africa and to enable the deployment of multiple gigawatts of solar energy globally. Plentify's technology not only addresses immediate energy reliability issues but also contributes to the broader goal of combating climate change.

Plentify's vision extends beyond South Africa. They aim to become a major global residential energy management company, addressing the mismatch between energy supply and demand on a global scale. With pilot deployments in the UK and Norway, and upcoming projects in Portugal and elsewhere, Plentify is well on its way to making a significant impact on the global energy landscape.

Plentify's recognition as the EEP Africa Project of the Year 2024 is a testament to their innovative approach, impactful solutions, and unwavering commitment to transforming the energy sector. We look forward to seeing their continued success and the positive changes they will bring to the global clean energy landscape.