Utility Consulting Solutions (UtCS) proposes a strategic partnership with Freedom Won (Pty) Ltd to become the sole provider of Vendor + Project Financing for the deployment of 1.7 million residential Nano-Grid systems across South Africa (70%), Mauritius (15%), and Namibia (15%).
1,700,000
Households
R106.5B
Total Project Value
R56.4B
Freedom Won BESS Value
3
Countries
Value Proposition for Freedom Won
Guaranteed Revenue Stream
R56.3B in BESS orders over 5 years
Market Expansion
Entry into Mauritius & Namibia markets
Zero Capital Risk
UtCS provides all project financing
Brand Amplification
1.7M households powered by Freedom Won
UtCS is seeking Freedom Won to provide both Vendor Finance on the BESS products and Project Finance for the full Nano-Grid deployment, structured as follows:
BESS Product Financing
Fixed 20% annual return on BESS inventory value over the 6-year vendor finance term.
Full Project Deployment
20% base return with annual CPI+1% escalation, compounding over the 20-year project term.
Combined Financing Summary
R106.5B
Total Project Value
20%
Target Annual Return
6 + 20
Years (Vendor + Project)
1.7M
Households Financed
UtCS Investment
R1,000,000
To demonstrate commitment and capability, UtCS will fund the first R1,000,000 of the project entirely at its own risk. This Proof of Value (POV) phase will deliver approximately 15 complete Nano-Grid installations, allowing Freedom Won's executive team to observe and validate:
Delivery Capability
End-to-end project execution from procurement to commissioning
Quality Standards
COC compliance, installation quality, customer satisfaction
Financial Viability
Cost control, payment systems, financing model validation
POV Activation Requirements
The POV investment is contingent upon a signed Letter of Intent (LOI) from Freedom Won confirming:
- Agreement to evaluate UtCS as sole financing partner upon successful POV completion
- Commitment to provide Freedom Won BESS products at agreed wholesale pricing
- Technical support and warranty registration for all POV installations
- Participation in quarterly business reviews during POV phase
Phase 1: POV
CurrentProof of Value - 15 installations
Q2 2026
15
Households
R1.0M
Phase 2: Pilot
Pilot rollout across 3 provinces
Q3-Q4 2026
500
Households
R35.0M
Phase 3: Scale SA
Full South Africa deployment
2027-2028
500,000
Households
R35.0B
Phase 4: Regional
Mauritius & Namibia expansion
2029-2030
700,000
Households
R49.0B
Phase 5: Complete
Full deployment completed
2031
1,700,000
Households
R119.0B
UtCS Responsibilities
- 100% project financing (vendor + installation)
- Customer acquisition & credit assessment
- Installation contractor network management
- Payment collection & customer support
- Regulatory compliance across all markets
- Marketing & brand development
Freedom Won Responsibilities
- Vendor Finance: 20% p.a. return for 6 years on BESS
- Project Finance: 20% p.a. (escalating CPI+1%) for 20 years
- BESS supply at agreed wholesale pricing
- Warranty administration & technical support
- Technical training for certified installers
- Firmware updates & product improvements
Exclusive Partnership Terms
Contract Duration
20 Years (project term)
Territory
SA, Mauritius, Namibia
Exclusivity
Sole Financing Partner
