A project to digitalise off-grid solar management in Burkina Faso through an intelligent cloud platform enabling real-time monitoring, automation and optimisation of solar systems.

Project led by

Metavolt Énergie, in partnership with Nghezo, with the support of Patrick Tiki Mbela (Business Developer), as part of the 2025 edition.

Description of the project leaders

Metavolt Énergie

Metavolt Énergie is a company specialised in digital and technological solutions for decentralised energy systems, particularly off-grid solar installations. It develops innovative tools that enable remote connection, monitoring and optimisation of solar systems, improving their performance, reliability and long-term sustainability in low-infrastructure environments.

Nghezo

Nghezo is an organisation involved in the development and deployment of local energy solutions, contributing to improved access to energy and the optimisation of off-grid solar systems. Its partnership with Metavolt Énergie aims to strengthen on-the-ground implementation and operational adoption of the digital solutions developed.

Project context

In Burkina Faso, access to electricity still relies heavily on off-grid solar solutions, particularly in rural and remote areas. While these systems play a critical role in electrification, their performance is often constrained by limited real-time supervision, reactive maintenance and a lack of advanced energy management tools.

In this context, Metavolt Énergie and Nghezo have developed Solarflow, an intelligent cloud platform designed to connect solar systems, automate their operation and provide full visibility into system performance. The project aims to improve the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of off-grid solar installations.

Project objectives

• Improve the performance of off-grid solar systems through real-time monitoring and automation.
• Optimise solar energy production and usage, reducing losses and service interruptions.
• Enable remote supervision of solar installations, particularly in isolated areas.
• Provide clear and accessible energy management tools, through customisable, multi-user dashboards.
• Enhance the reliability and durability of solar installations, benefiting operators and end users alike.

Project activities

• Deployment of the Solarflow platform, an intelligent cloud solution dedicated to off-grid solar management.
• Connection of solar systems to the platform for continuous performance monitoring.
• Implementation of real-time monitoring and automation functionalities.
• Development of customisable dashboards, tailored to the needs of different user profiles (operators, managers, partners).
• Multi-user access management, enabling collaboration between stakeholders involved in system operations.
• Support for deployment and user adoption of the solution in the field.

Project impacts

• Improved reliability of off-grid solar systems, with fewer breakdowns and service interruptions.
• Optimised use of solar energy, contributing to higher energy efficiency.
• Reduced operation and maintenance costs, enabled by remote monitoring and automation.
• Strengthened local energy management capacity, through accessible and intuitive digital tools.
• Contribution to sustainable electricity access in Burkina Faso, supporting the development of resilient and high-performance off-grid solar solutions.