PREPAID GAS METERING PLATFORM CASE STUDY : RWANDA KIGALI CITY

Abstract

The Prepaid Gas Metering Platform is an innovative solution designed to revolutionize the cooking gas experience in Rwanda. This platform addresses critical challenges faced by the traditional cooking gas system, including high initial costs, delayed refills, and limited access to clean energy. It introduces real-time monitoring, convenient payment options, and environmental benefits. Key Features and Benefits: - - - - - - - - Affordability: The platform offers smaller, affordable gas packs, eliminating the financial barrier for low-income households. Real-time Monitoring: IoT-enabled gas meters provide customers with real-time consumption data, enabling efficient usage and reducing unexpected expenses. Environmental Impact: By promoting clean cooking gas, the platform helps combat deforestation and climate change. Reduced Gas Wastage: Real-time monitoring minimizes gas wastage, ensuring a more sustainable utilization. Ease of Setup: Customers receive all necessary equipment at once, simplifying the setup process. Enhanced Customer Experience: The prepaid system offers greater flexibility and control to customers, improving overall satisfaction. Environmental Benefits: Clean cooking gas usage reduces carbon emissions, contributing to environmental preservation. Economic Growth: The user-centric approach fosters wider adoption of clean cooking gas, leading to increased revenue opportunities for gas suppliers and positive economic impacts. The Prepaid Gas Metering Platform aims to transform the cooking gas landscape in Rwanda, promoting sustainability, convenience, and financial inclusion.