“One Bill,” A Leap Towards Mainstreaming Solar Energy Across Africa
From South Africa's Wetility, an all-in-one service to deliver smart, seamless, and affordable power.
“Solar should be a mainstream solution to energy cost, not an added expense to take on.” — Ikenna Oguguo, Wetility Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Johannesburg | October 8, 2025—In a bold step toward making solar energy affordable and effortless, South Africa’s leading integrated energy solutions provider, Wetility, has unveiled One Bill, a game-changing subscription model designed to merge grid and solar power into a single, seamless experience.
Announced at a landmark event in Johannesburg—The Energy Leap: Showcasing the Power of Investment in Innovation—this innovation will usher in a new era in Africa’s journey toward clean energy.
Despite being the most affordable energy source, solar adoption in South Africa remains stubbornly low, with a penetration of just 1% in the residential sector.
At The Energy Leap conference—attended by 200 industry leaders, including UK High Commissioner Antony Philipson, SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu, and IDC Head of Energy Christo Fourie—Wetility highlighted the structural and economic hurdles slowing down adoption.
High upfront costs, technical jargon, and long payback periods have left millions of South Africans trapped between rising tariffs and unreliable supply.
One Bill is Wetility’s answer: a net savings guarantee, wrapped in an easy-to-use platform, that eliminates complexity and upfront financial strain.
“One Bill redefines the electricity experience — simple, smart, and savings-first.” — Ikenna Oguguo
The Promise
With One Bill, each solar system is AI-calibrated to match a household’s energy use, automatically resizing as consumption patterns evolve.
This ensures customers enjoy maximum efficiency and guaranteed savings, without worrying about system sizing or technical management. And gone are the days of “overnight engineers.”
And users may forget juggling between grid and solar providers. Through the Wetility App, they make one monthly payment that covers all their electricity needs.
Using AI and predictive analytics, the system automatically issues electricity tokens from both grid and solar suppliers — ensuring uninterrupted power and zero guesswork.
Smart alerts and real-time monitoring keep customers informed, empowered, and always in control.
Innovation at the Core
At the heart of One Bill is Wetility’s proprietary software engine, merging:
Big Data Analytics for precision sizing and consumption tracking
Machine Learning for adaptive system performance
AI-Driven Decision-Making for automated, optimised billing
This triple-tech approach tackles three of solar’s biggest hurdles:
Switching Costs simplified via one seamless platform
Commercial Viability guaranteed and transparent savings
Customer Experience fully managed, intuitive, and adaptive
The result? A frictionless solar experience—tailor-made for Africa’s evolving energy landscape.
Launching May 2026
Official rollout for One Bill begins on May 1, 2026. Customers—both new and existing—can already join the waitlist on wetility.energy.
Beyond South Africa, Wetility’s ambition is continental. With One Bill, the company positions itself as Africa’s frontrunner in renewable energy innovation, offering a scalable, inclusive model for mass solar adoption.
Leading the Charge
As Africa races to bridge its energy gap, Wetility is lighting the path forward— combining fintech innovation, clean energy, and customer empowerment into one transformative solution.
By delivering guaranteed savings, smart technology, and a single source of truth for all energy use, Wetility is not just powering homes—it’s powering Africa’s sustainable future.
