12 February 2021
IoT specialist Aeris has helped Bboxx, a next generation utility which manufactures, distributes and finances decentralised solar powered systems in the developing world deliver clean energy to over one million African citizens, courtesy of its Aeris Fusion IoT Network.
Bboxx’s core products are a range of solar home systems that enable both individuals and small businesses to power appliances—from lights and mobile phones to refrigerators and computers. It installs the Aeris global subscriber identity module (SIM) at the point of manufacture, reducing both supply chain costs and deployment time. Using Aeris’ single global access point name (APN), the Bboxx solar system can also be deployed anywhere in the world, even in the most remote locations, on a simple plug-and-play basis, without any requirement to configure local network settings.
Furthermore, the collaboration between Aeris and Bboxx means the latter’s devices have reliable IoT connectivity no matter where in the world they are deployed, allowing products to be remotely monitored and expediting deployment timeframes.
“Aeris’ high-quality service and IoT expertise have assisted Bboxx to deliver clean energy solutions to communities and households in eleven countries in Africa with minimal deployment time,” said Christopher Baker-Brian, co-founder and managing director at Bboxx. “By partnering with companies like Aeris, we are making reliable and clean energy more accessible as we continue our mission to unlock potential and transform lives.”
Paul Tarsey, IoT solutions consultant, Aeris, added: “Aeris’ ability to offer high-quality IoT connectivity at the most optimised total cost of ownership ensures that Bboxx’s solar systems are operational and reliable no matter where they are deployed. We look forward to continuing to help assist Bboxx to expand their capabilities and deliver clean energy to people throughout the world.”
Since partnering with Aeris in 2017, Bboxx has utilised Aeris’ multi-carrier connectivity and the continued expansion of Bboxx in Africa is also assisted by Aeris’ global SIM, which is deployed at the point of manufacture, enabling Bboxx to reduce its supply chain costs and solution deployment time.
Telecom partners include Safaricom, MTN Rwanda, Tigo, Airtel Congo and MoovTogo.
