ReadyPay 10W Home Starter Kit

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$179.64

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Fenix International and MTN dealers in Uganda.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include M-KOPA IV Solar Home System, Angaza PAYG Platform, and Lumeter PAYG Technology.

Countries

Uganda

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass produced

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Product can be purchased by contacting Fenix in Uganda

Distributions to Date Status

More than 25,000

Design Specifications

The ReadyPay is integrated into the ReadySet solar charged battery kit. To operate the system customers pay a deposit and receive the ReadySet Solar Power System. They make payment installments via MTN Mobile Money to access power via a unique SMS code on their phone. The code is entered into the ReadyPay Solar Power System and unlock the power flow. After the customer completes their installment payments (usually after 18 months), they receive a code that permanently unlocks their ReadyPay Solar Power System. After that they can use it as much as needed for free.

The battery kit itself can be charged by wall outlet, solar panel, or modified to be charged by a user's own power generating device. The basic kit comes with:
• 3 Ultra bright LED lights
• 2 Phone charging cables
• One of two solar panels capable of producing 10 watts or 17watts.
The system is capable of supporting daily use of up to: 3 lights for 4 hours and charging 2 phones.

Additional solar panels can be purchased and added to the system in parallel to produce up to 75 watts with a total of 5 solar panels. The Fenix solar panels are designed for easy plugin to the battery system.

The ReadySet is 8.9”L x 7.2”W x 3.7”H and weighs 2.2 lbs. The solar panel is 17”L x 11”W x 0.9”H and weighs 3.8 lbs.
The battery stores 40 Wh of energy.

Technical Support

Fenix International provides customer care via telephone at 0800 202 933, through an online support center, and through user manuals (in English and Kiswahili).

Replacement Components

Solar panels are available separately. Other components are not available separately.

Lifecycle

Fenix products sold in the USA and Canada have a limited 6 month warranty. Products sold directly by Fenix outside the USA and Canada do not have a warranty. Products sold by independent retailers outside the USA and Canada may have warranties and should be contacted if products were purchased from them.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Customizable solar array (1-5 panels):
Solar Array Voltage: 16-60V
Solar Array Power: 5-75W (max 15W per panel).
Solar Power Algorithm: Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).

AC-DC Electric Wall Adapter:
Normal Power Brick Voltage: 16-19V
Normal Charge Power: 20W
Normal Charge Current: Charging is constant power, current will vary based on input voltage

High Power Brick Voltage: 20-60V
High Charge Power: 30W
High Charge Current: Charging is constant power, current will vary based on input voltage

Max Charge Power: 30W

Vetted Performance Status

Performance is vetted by the manufacturer.

Safety

No listed hazards

Complementary Technical Systems

Fenix Solar 15, 15W Panels, ReadySquid USB Phone Charging Kit.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The system has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B device according to Part 15 of the FCC rules. ICES-003B / NMB-003 B. Demonstrated EMC compliance.

Evaluation methods

Field trials and customer feedback

Other Information

None.