The project is led by Kamata Online Protection Services
KAMATA Online Protection Services (KOPS) is a private, venture funded company focused on energy and revenue protection in the power sector. Our IT and OT solutions are designed to detect and reduce electricity theft, monitor field assets and provide remote access and switching solutions for electricity utilities and telecommunication tower providers.
"With our solution, we are enabling reliable and affordable access to energy" (Edmund Ajuka, CEO and Founder at Kamata)
Context
Kamata Online Protection Services Limited derives its name from the Swahili word "Kamata," meaning "to capture." The company is focused on reducing energy and revenue losses for electricity utilities.
It provides innovative solutions that help detect commercial losses, including real-time identification of electricity theft and other network inefficiencies. Kamata's work addresses critical challenges in energy access by enabling reliable and affordable electricity distribution.
The company currently operates in a single market, which presents a strategic risk, and aims to expand operations while maintaining technological innovation to adapt to the dynamic energy sector.
Objectives
Solve the problem of energy access reliable and affordable access to energy Reliable
Reduce energy and revenue losses
Strengthen operational capacity: Increase manpower and technical expertise to support scaling operations and market expansion.
Activity
Kamata Online Protection Services Limited operates by offering cutting-edge technology to utilities for:
Real-time detection of energy losses: Identifying electricity theft, quantifying stolen energy, and pinpointing the culprits.
Data analysis and reporting: Providing utilities with actionable insights on losses, both theft-related and operational, to improve network efficiency.
Impacts
For utilities: Reduced revenue losses, improved network efficiency, and better financial performance.
For end users: Access to reliable and affordable electricity due to reduced utility losses and stabilized tariffs.
For the energy sector: Technological advancements in energy loss detection and theft prevention contribute to a more sustainable and efficient industry.
For the company: Mitigation of market risks through expansion, increased manpower, and product innovation, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.
For communities: Improved energy access promotes development, supports livelihoods, and enhances quality of life.
