Metrowatt provides solar power, battery backup and smart energy management for sectional title complexes in Gauteng, South Africa. Its systems are designed for whole complexes, helping keep homes, gates and pumps running during outages while reducing reliance on the grid. Metrowatt says its solutions can provide up to 16 hours of backup and enable complexes to operate up to 80% off-grid, depending on the system and conditions.

The company manages the process from site assessment and system design through installation, monitoring and ongoing support. Solar panels, batteries and smart controls work together to manage electricity use, including shifting geyser and other loads to make better use of solar power and extend battery backup. Metrowatt funds and owns the system, with no upfront capital cost for the body corporate; customers pay for the electricity supplied under predictable rates. Insurance, maintenance, parts and 24/7 remote monitoring are included for the system’s life, and capacity can be expanded as needs grow. Metrowatt also serves businesses, factories, farms and homes.