Project Smart Solar - Plentify

Smarter energy for a stronger, greener eThekwini

Smarter energy for a stronger, greener eThekwini

Looking to lower your electricity bill?

Project Smart Solar is an eThekwini Municipality-backed smart energy initiative powered by Plentify’s intelligent home energy management system.

Households selected to participate in the program receive:

You’ve already invested in solar. Now get more from it.

You installed solar expecting:

But your home may still rely on expensive grid electricity at the wrong times or require constant manual adjustments to keep everything running efficiently.

The Plentify Home Management System makes sure it delivers.

Who can apply?

Solar Households

Households with:

Non-Solar Households

Households without solar may still qualify if they:

Why join Project Smart Solar?

Lower electricity costs

Use more of the solar energy you already generate and reduce unnecessary reliance on expensive grid electricity.

Intelligent energy management

No timers, manual switching, or constant adjustments. The Plentify Home App brings energy tracking, system controls and intelligent automations together in one place.

Reliable energy when you need it most

Get more from your solar system. Make better use of the solar energy your home already produces and help your home stay powered during outages.

Installed for selected households

Qualifying households receive SolarBot and/or HotBot devices installed at no upfront cost, plus entry into a draw to win one of five R1000 vouchers after successful installation and onboarding.

Apply to be part of Project Smart Solar

Limited spots available

Ready to save more and power smarter?

Intelligent energy management designed for South African homes.

Smarter home energy management for households

Whether you have a full solar and battery system or an electric geyser, qualifying households are encouraged to apply.

HotBot™

Intelligent geyser controller for your household.

SolarBot™

Intelligent inverter and load manager for your solar system.

Find out more about our product suite

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What to expect from the process

  1. Apply online Complete a short application to see if your household qualifies. To apply, you’ll need: Proof of ownership, a copy of ID and a recent electricity bill.
  2. Qualification review Our team reviews your household information and system compatibility.
  3. Complete outstanding documents If selected, you’ll receive a link to upload any remaining required documents and complete your onboarding process.
  4. Professional installation Plentify SolarBot and/or HotBot devices are professionally installed at your home.
  5. 2-week learning phase During this period, the system learns how your home currently uses energy so that optimisation can be tailored to your household.
  6. Smart optimisation begins Sit back and enjoy getting more from your solar through intelligent energy management.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Project Smart Solar?

Project Smart Solar is currently limited to qualifying households within eThekwini Municipality. Homes with solar and battery systems are encouraged to apply, but some non-solar households with electric geysers may also qualify.

Why does Project Smart Solar involve research activities?

Project Smart Solar is part of a pilot initiative exploring smarter ways for homes across eThekwini to use energy more efficiently and improve energy resilience.

Do I need solar to apply?

No. While the programme is optimised for homes with solar and battery systems, homes without solar may still qualify if they have an electric geyser and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity.

What do selected households receive?

Qualifying households may receive:

Will this interfere with my existing system?

Project Smart Solar works with compatible existing systems and is installed by trained professionals.

Is this complicated to use?

No daily energy management is required.

Will I still be in control of my system?

Yes. The Plentify Home App gives you simple controls to manage your system whenever you want to, while intelligent automations continue running in the background to help your home use energy more efficiently.

What happens after I apply?

If your household qualifies, our team will contact you with the next steps for onboarding, document uploads, and installation scheduling.

What happens during the 2-week learning phase?

During the learning phase, no optimisation changes are made yet. The system simply learns how your household currently uses energy so that future optimisation can be tailored to your home and routine.

What does participation involve?

Participants will:

Is there any upfront cost?

No. Selected households receive installation and Plentify devices at no upfront cost as part of Project Smart Solar.

Can I increase my chances in the voucher draw?

Yes. Participants receive one draw entry after successful installation and onboarding completion. Additional entries can be earned through successful household referrals, up to a maximum of 5 referrals.