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Clear Blue Technologies Awarded $1.5M Repeat Order from iSat Africa as it Launches Energy-as-a-Service Offering

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Executive Summary

  • Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. has secured a CA$1.5 million order from iSat Africa for its Micro product, with shipments scheduled over the next two quarters.
  • The contract supports iSat’s expansion of telecom sites across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Liberia, and Zambia, and includes potential follow‑on orders in 2026 and beyond.
  • The deal reinforces Clear Blue’s Energy‑as‑a‑Service offering and highlights growing demand for solar‑powered off‑grid solutions in Sub‑Saharan Africa.

Key Details

  • Order Value: CA$1.5 million for the Micro product.
  • Customer: iSat Africa, a telecom infrastructure provider operating in DRC, South Sudan, Liberia, and Zambia.
  • Delivery Schedule: Shipments to occur over the next two quarters (Q4‑2025 and Q1‑2026).
  • Future Potential: Possibility of additional contracts in 2026 and beyond based on iSat’s network rollout plans.
  • Strategic Context: The order is part of iSat’s new Energy‑as‑a‑Service offering, leveraging Clear Blue’s Smart Off‑Grid™ technology to replace diesel generators with solar power at telecom sites.
  • Historical Relationship: iSat purchased its first Clear Blue system in 2020; a Memorandum of Understanding was signed in 2022, establishing an ongoing flow of purchase orders.
  • Market Insight: Sub‑Saharan Africa’s low mobile penetration (≈27% in 2023) and rapid population growth drive demand for reliable, cost‑effective telecom power solutions.

Notable Quotes

  • “Using Clear Blue's Smart Power technology… has been instrumental in supporting our telecom growth and expansion across Africa,” – Rakesh Kukreja, CEO of iSat Africa.
  • “We are pleased and honored to work with iSat and look forward to expanding our partnership in the future,” – Miriam Tuerk, CEO & Co‑Founder of Clear Blue.
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