Innovex, a Ugandan technology company, focuses on embedded systems, connected devices, and wireless communication technologies. In response to challenges in sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid solar PV market, which is heavily reliant on Chinese-manufactured hardware, Innovex developed ‘Remot,’ an IoT solution for remotely monitoring and controlling solar PV systems. Initially, the hardware was designed in Uganda but manufactured in China, leading to delays and quality issues. With support from PREO, Innovex tested the viability of fully localising the design, manufacturing, and testing processes in Uganda, reducing costs and creating local jobs, while improving the accessibility and reliability of solar systems in the region.