Azura emerges with power for rural communities

THERE are indications that rural communities without power supply would smile as Azuri Technologies Limited has emerged with its PayGo solar systems. The company’s executives disclosed in Lagos that since its launch in 2016, Nigerians have been enjoying its services.

According to the General Manager of the firm in charge of the West African region, Mrs. Vera Nwanze, over 300 people subscribed to its PayGo solar system in the first three weeks of the launch in Kano, adding that over 100,000 people spread across sub Saharan Africa are already enjoying the services of the firm.

Mrs Nwanze disclosed that Azuri Technologies Ltd has the mandate to deploy about 20,000 units of the system to northern part of the country within a year. The General Manager further said that the firm’s PayGo solar system has made it possible for students in rural areas of the country to study at night and to excel in schools.

She said the system has also helped parents to save money as well as reduce health hazards associated with kerosene explosions and others.

Explaining what makes Azuri Technologies different from other brands already in the market, Mrs. Nwanze said the Azuri Quad was simple to install with all components provided. She added that when properly used, the solar system can last more than 10 years, pointing out that the system has a Home Smart intelligence technology, a unique control system which adapts its output depending on weather conditions and customers’ energy usage patterns, which is unique to the company.

In addition, the company’s Vice President of Market Development, Mr. Paul Foster, disclosed that subscribers can have their battery box (Azuri Quad) changed if faulty. He assured Nigerians that they can never regret obtaining the solar system from the company because it was made of high quality and due diligence.

The PayGo system, the 10W Azuri Quad, has a lithium battery, a solar panel fixed outside and four individually powered high brightness LED lamps to illuminate the home. According to him, it also has a USB port, with charging cable and connectors for most mobile phones, making it possible for users to stay in touch with friends and family.

In addition, the product is sold to customers for N60, 000 and enjoys a payment plan spread over three years, after which the system is unlocked to use for free thereafter; the unit comes with a transistor radio to keep users abreast with happenings around the world. The system has full digital switching, allowing the user to control all lights and charging from the central unit.

Mrs. Nwanze, who appealed to the government to put in place stable policies, disclosed that an enabling environment will help grow the renewable energy sector, which she said can be the solution to Nigeria’s power problem. She said the Azuri Quad system, since its launch last year, has helped boost the country’s economy, which fell into recession in 2016.

Mrs Nwanze explained that this was made possible with the employment created such as agents of the firm who help in recharging accounts of customers. She further noted that the firm regularly sensitise its customers on how to maximally use the product. The General Manager said the company, in partnership with Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), will illuminate rural areas in the region.

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