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Clear Blue Technologies Announces Letter of Intent for Eutelsat's Konnect WiFi Service

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Executive Summary

  • Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. signed a Letter of Intent with Eutelsat Group for a three‑year supply agreement to provide approximately 15,000 Pico‑Plus off‑grid power systems across Africa.
  • Initial purchase orders total roughly CA$1.0 million for ~1,000 units, with the first 100‑unit order expected in December 2025 and a follow‑on order of ~1,000 units slated for the next quarter.
  • Deliveries are scheduled for 2026 to four African countries as part of Eutelsat’s Konnect WiFi service rollout, representing a significant expansion opportunity for Clear Blue’s Smart Off‑Grid™ product line.

Key Details

  • Agreement Scope: Three‑year LOI covering up to ~15,000 Pico‑Plus systems, contingent on commercial demand.
  • Initial Orders: Two purchase orders totaling CA$1.0 M; first order ≈100 units (December 2025), second order ≈1,000 units (next quarter).
  • Delivery Timeline: Units to be shipped in 2026 and deployed in four African nations for Eutelsat’s Konnect WiFi service.
  • Product: Pico‑Plus – a solar‑powered, edge‑computing enabled power solution designed for mission‑critical IoT and telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Strategic Fit: Supports Eutelsat’s GEO Konnect and LEO OneWeb platforms, enhancing connectivity in energy‑constrained environments across Sub‑Saharan Africa.
  • Financial Impact: Initial CA$1.0 M order provides immediate revenue; full three‑year potential represents a multi‑million‑dollar opportunity for Clear Blue.
  • Previous Collaboration: Partnership announced November 2024, with joint marketing at Africacom and ongoing integration efforts.

Notable Quotes

“Internet connectivity and powering smart devices go hand‑in‑hand,” said Miriam Tuerk, CEO & Co‑Founder of Clear Blue. “We are thrilled to support this important initiative with our Smart Power products.”

“Utilizing reliable solar power with smart edge computing and cloud analytics is a critical success factor to our market expansion,” said Philippe Baudier, Vice President for Africa at Eutelsat.

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