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First Electric

Open-source IoT smart prepaid meters expanding solar energy access in Nigeria.
ActiveCleantech & EnergyMetering & Grid SoftwareLagos, Lagos, NigeriaFounded 2020

What it does

Founded by Daniel Komolafe, First Electric designs low-cost IoT smart meters and solar installation products designed to reduce the capital entry barrier for off-grid power adoption across local Nigerian communities.

grid-softwareinfrastructure

Known for

  • Open-source GSM smart meter initiative
  • Affordable solar metering

Model & industry

B2BB2CClean EnergyHardware

Funding history

$365K
Total raised
1
Rounds
Undisclosed
Latest stage
2026
Latest year
DateStageAmountLead investor
2026-06Undisclosed$365KCascador

Products & subsidiaries

GSM Open Smart Meter · Prepaid Metering Hardware

People

Investors

EnAccess Foundation