Energy Freedom for All
The PowerBrick™ is more than a solar battery — it’s a building block for energy independence. The solar-powered smart energy solution is designed for communities in need of electrification. Available in a range of sizes the PowerBrick™ offers flexibility to start small and scale up the energy ladder or meet larger power needs from the outset. Its modular and expandable design enables users to scale both power and energy capacity by seamlessly adding more PowerBricks™ to their system. This innovative approach allows individuals to progress up the energy ladder while remaining eco-friendly, as existing units are not discarded but integrated into the growing system. PowerBricks™ acquired as rent-to-own (RTO) devices will lock every 30 days and can be re-activated directly by Subscribers on entering a unique 9 digit code.
PowerBricks™ have been successfully deployed in a range of applications. These include basic household electrification from lighting to refrigeration. The powering of kasi businesses ranging from barber shops, nail salons, early childhood development centres, internet cafes, tailors, spaza shops, shebeens, kota shops, and clinics. Farming solutions range from water pumps for irrigation to lighting for chicken coops. Finally Peco’s low cost street lighting solution improves community safety, economic activity, and general social interconnection.
Energy Freedom for All
Power for the whole community, built from the ground up.
Our community micro-grids use innovative PowerBrick™ technology to deliver reliable solar power to groups of households and small businesses. By linking families and entrepreneurs together, these shared networks bring clean, consistent energy where it’s needed most.
Each micro-grid is built by combining PowerBrick™ technology into DC towers, supplying up to 20 homes and businesses at a time. Every user has their own meter, ensuring fair and transparent access to power. Towers can be linked together to boost efficiency and provide backup, while households with their own PowerBricks™ can even sell excess energy back into the grid — keeping power local and sustainable.
Community micro-grids are ideal for:
Energy Freedom for All
Because every community and project is unique.
Some energy challenges need more than an off-the-shelf product — they need a solution designed for local realities. That’s why we work side by side with businesses, developers, and community leaders to create systems that fit their exact needs. Whether it’s a single site, a large township project, or a brand-new idea that’s never been tried before, we adapt our PowerBrick™ technology to bring your vision to life.
From concept to installation, our team collaborates closely with partners to design, build, and maintain solutions that deliver long-term value. We combine PowerBrick™ systems with solar generation, storage, and distribution tools to create tailor-made networks that are reliable, efficient, and sustainable.
Customised solutions are perfect for:
Wherever reliable energy can unlock growth and opportunity, we design solutions that work for people, businesses, and communities.
Energy Freedom for All
Peco has developed a full range of digital tools to make managing energy easy for everyone. These services give subscribers control over their own PowerBricks™, equip Champions with the tools to run thriving businesses, and provide partners with the systems to oversee and support entire networks.
Every PowerBrick™ subscriber has access to the Peco Connect App. From any Android phone, families can see their energy use, track their battery level, re-activate their PowerBricks, and manage their accounts. When it’s time to top up, subscribers simply enter a code to unlock their PowerBrick™ — no complicated steps, just simple energy access on demand.
Champions — the entrepreneurs who bring PowerBrick™ to their communities — use the Champion App to run their businesses. The app helps them sign up customers, create work tickets, issue invoices, collect payments, order stock, and track finances. With these tools, Champions can quickly set up and scale their Peco franchise, offering both cash and rent-to-own options.
Behind the scenes, Peco’s Utility Management System supports Champions and ensures subscribers always have reliable service. This desktop platform centralises collections, tracks technical support, and helps Community Champion Managers coach and mentor local agents. It also captures valuable business data, building credit histories that allow Champions to access financing and grow their enterprises — multiplying impact across communities.
