M-PAYG ambitious project needed a strong partner M-PAYG is a start-up that wants to disrupt the decentralized energy solutions market in developing countries using a combined software/hardware solution and a unique financing model. M-PAYG’s solar panel solution is sustainable and environmentally friendly. Awards: Danish Design Award 2017, the Copenhagen Fintech Impact Startup Award 2017 and the World Summit Award 2017. Case M-PAYG Expertise Embedded Systems Case Overview With the goal of becoming ‘the preferred quality energy option for low-income households in emerging markets’, M-PAYG developed a cloud-based solar panel system in 2015 to help millions of households in developing countries access to cheap, sustainable and environmentally friendly electricity. After successful pilots in Africa – using prototypes at the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 – M-PAYG decided to bring Etteplan on board as their technological partner for the ambitious project. Countries access to cheap, sustainable and environmentally friendly electricity. After successful pilots in Africa – using prototypes at the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 – M-PAYG decided to bring Etteplan on board as their technological partner for the ambitious project. "We chose Etteplan (previously TekPartner*) because we felt – and still feel – that they are passionate about our cause. Our collaboration with Etteplan has meant that we’ve been able to hit the ground running and avoid a lot of mistakes early on relating to the scale of our technology solution. It’s also given us access to a wide network of technology experts." David Dizon, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder M-PAYG “From a management point of view, we established early on that we would only work with the best and most experienced technology profiles within embedded software, and that we were not ready to hire a large internal team. We looked for an ‘on-demand’ technology partner who could help us professionally and securely from the get-go, and who had the expertise to build something scalable from day one. After a lengthy selection process, we chose Etteplan. Partly because of their experience in embedded software and the resources allocated the project. But most of all, we felt – and still feel – that they were passionate about our cause. Our collaboration with Etteplan has meant that we’ve been able to hit the ground running and avoid a lot of mistakes early on relating to the scale of our technology solution. It’s also given us access to a wide network of technology experts. Etteplan has been good at complementing our internal tech team, and has always been able to step in when needed. We have expanded our project portfolio in Africa, and have recently opened country offices with local teams in Kenya and Malawi. In addition, we have started a number of local partnerships in relation to our rollout. The latest version of our product has been authorized, and we’re about to start the production of 10,000 units.” *Etteplan acquired Tekpartner in 2021, read more about the acquisition.
Etteplan contributes to optimizing MLD's advanced trawl doors MLD Trawl Steering System is a leader in the fishing industry with advanced robotic technology for trawlers - a position that requires continuous work on innovation, optimization, and further development of the company's technologies. For several years, Etteplan Denmark has been a partner in developing and testing advanced software and hardware for MLD.
VTT and Etteplan Partnership Paves the Way for Finnish MedTech Innovation VTT is one of Europe’s leading science and technology organization. We are owned by the Finnish state. We advance the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in commerce and society. Through scientific and technological means, we turn large global challenges into sustainable growth for businesses and society. We bring together people, business, science and technology to solve the biggest challenges of our time.
Balancing the energy grid with Fortum Spring Fortum is a European energy company with activities in more than 40 countries. Fortum provides their customers with electricity, gas, heating and cooling as well as smart solutions to improve resource efficiency. Fortum wants to engage their customers and society to join the change for a cleaner world. Fortum is the third largest producer of CO2-free electricity in Europe. With approximately 19,000 professionals and a combined balance sheet of approximately EUR 69 billion, Fortum has the scale, competence and resources to grow and to drive the energy transition forward.
Development of precise positioning accelerates Kalmar’s research project – Etteplan Rugged Evaluation Platform in action Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers, and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy-efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution.
Developing a mobile application for Gasum’s customers using gas powered vehicles The energy company Gasum is a Nordic gas sector and energy market expert. Gasum offers cleaner energy and energy market expert services for various industries as well as cleaner fuel solutions for road and maritime transport. The company helps its customers to reduce their own carbon footprint as well as that of their customers. Together with its partners, Gasum promotes development towards a carbon-neutral future on land and at sea.
