Bringing visibility, control, and dignity to prepaid electricity management across West Africa
See How It WorksMillions of African families use prepaid electricity but manage it blindly
Families don't know how much power is left or when it will run out. There are no warnings — just sudden blackouts, often at night.
Meters are mounted high on walls, forcing older adults to climb and type 20-digit tokens on tiny, unlit keypads. One mistake means starting over.
When power cuts unexpectedly, food spoils, appliances get damaged from voltage fluctuations, and students lose study time.
A smart meter and mobile app that gives families control over their electricity
See exactly how much power is left and how fast you're using it — anytime, from your phone
Get warnings before power runs out. Plan ahead instead of scrambling in the dark
Buy electricity through Wave, Afrimoney, or Comcash. Token is sent directly to your meter — no typing, no climbing
Turn power on or off from your phone. Useful for safety or managing energy when you're away
We've built a working prototype and validated it with real users
From individual households to national energy awareness
Families avoid sudden blackouts, protect their appliances, and budget electricity more confidently. Fewer interrupted nights. Less wasted food. Better planning.
Older adults and vulnerable users manage electricity independently — with dignity. No climbing walls. No struggling with tiny keypads. No asking for help at 2 AM.
When households understand their energy use, waste decreases. Voltify demonstrates that young Africans can build practical, scalable solutions using local knowledge.
Voltify is developed by young Gambian engineers who have experienced prepaid electricity challenges firsthand. We understand the homes, the habits, the infrastructure constraints, and the workarounds people use every day. This isn't a theoretical solution — it's born from lived experience and technical capability.
Combined expertise in: IoT systems, embedded hardware, mobile app development, energy management, and mobile money integration.
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