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  • Power interruptions don’t need to disrupt your home: Introducing Battery Booster

    Battery Booster helps users prepare for anticipated power interruptions or higher-than-usual energy use by temporarily charging their battery to a chosen level, then automatically restoring normal settings once the battery is ready. This means households can feel prepared for outages [...]

Watts up

  • Power interruptions don’t need to disrupt your home: Introducing Battery Booster

    Battery Booster helps users prepare for anticipated power interruptions or higher-than-usual energy use by temporarily charging their battery to a chosen level, then automatically restoring normal settings once the battery is ready. This means households can feel prepared for outages [...]

  • Partnering for performance: How working with SunLogic is powering smarter solar homes in the Western Cape

    Abstract At Plentify, we believe the future of energy is collaborative. That’s why we partner with forward-thinking solar companies to deliver unmatched energy solutions to homes across South Africa. One such partner is SunLogic, a Western Cape-based installer with a [...]

  • From wasted energy to increased savings: How Neo cut costs with HotBot & SolarBot

    Abstract Neo wanted to take full control of her home’s energy use, ensuring her solar system worked smarter and harder for her. With rising electricity costs and an underutilised solar setup, she needed a way to increase her savings. By [...]

Power plays

  • Smarter solar: How Plentify increased Paul’s solar utilisation by 50%

    Abstract:  Paul struggled to get the full value out of his 6.2kW solar installation despite maxing out his battery capacity. By installing Plentify’s SolarBot and HotBot, Paul increased his solar utilisation by 50% and reduced his electricity costs by 30%. [...]

  • Powering up efficiency: Lee-Ann’s journey to better solar utilisation and lower electricity costs

    Abstract:  Lee-Ann struggled to get the full value out of her solar system. 30% of her solar energy was going to waste, and she was still relying heavily on grid power. Through installing Plentify’s SolarBot and HotBot solutions, Lee-Ann now [...]

  • Unlocking efficiency and savings in your business

    A seamless journey with Plentify’s B2B energy solutions Embarking on a partnership with Plentify is more than just making a deal; it’s a collaborative journey towards energy optimisation and cost savings. Here’s a glimpse into how our bespoke B2B SAAS [...]

Insights

  • Conlog partners with Plentify, powering a new era of home energy management for Africa’s utilities and households

    Plentify is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Conlog, Africa’s largest smart metering solutions provider. This landmark collaboration promises to accelerate the rollout of intelligent energy management solutions to more than 50 million households across the continent. According to [...]

  • 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 [...]