Wenigro - Agro & Power Company

Wenigro - Agro & Power Company

Wenigro - Agro & Power Company

Client

Tens Global LTD

Services

Product Manager

Category

Power

Deliverables

Mobile App & Website, Smart Inverter & Energy Monitoring System, E-commerce platform, Rural Electrification & Agricultural Sustainability Initiatives, Strategic Partnerships with stakeholders in power and agriculture sectors, User Research & Market Analysis, Policy Advocacy & Investment Models.

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To develop a mobile app and website that provide seamless access to renewable energy solutions and modern agricultural technologies, enabling real-time power monitoring, smart energy management, and an e-commerce platform for farming tools—ultimately driving sustainability, financial inclusion, and increased productivity in Nigeria’s power and agriculture sectors.

Approach

1. Market Research & Problem Identification

Before developing the solution, we conducted extensive research to understand the core challenges in Nigeria’s power and agriculture sectors.

  • Power Sector Findings:

    • Frequent power outages (8+ hours daily in urban areas).

    • 47% of rural households had no access to electricity.

    • Small businesses and industries lost an average of $10,000 per month due to power failures.

    • High costs of solar solutions prevented mass adoption.

    • No centralized platform to monitor energy usage and purchase power efficiently.


  • Agriculture Sector Findings:

    • 72% of smallholder farmers relied on traditional farming methods.

    • 78% reported post-harvest losses due to poor storage and power issues.

    • 60% of farmers lacked access to financial services for modern equipment.

    • Climate change made farming unpredictable due to erratic weather.

We analyzed these insights and defined the product strategy to solve these challenges.

2. Defining the Product Vision & Strategy

Based on our research, we aimed to:

  • Develop a mobile app & website for seamless purchase & management of power solutions.

  • Integrate smart monitoring tools for real-time tracking of power usage.

  • Create an e-commerce feature to sell solar panels, batteries, and farm equipment.

  • Enhance financial accessibility by integrating flexible payment plans.

  • Provide digital literacy training for farmers and rural users.

These objectives guided our product roadmap and feature prioritization.

3. Product Development & Design

A. Defining Core Features

We structured the mobile app & website around the following:

For Wenigro Power:

  • Smart Inverter Monitoring: Users could track power consumption and inverter status in real time.

  • Power Purchase Platform: Allowed users to buy electricity from third-party providers (e.g., IKEDC, PHED).

  • Energy Usage Alerts: Notified users when consumption was too high to optimize power efficiency.

  • Payment & Financing: Integrated secure payments and financing options for solar panel purchases.


For Wenigro Agriculture:

  • E-commerce Platform: Provided easy access to modern farming equipment & technology.

  • Weather & Climate Alerts: Informed farmers about weather patterns to aid decision-making.

  • Training Modules: Educated users on smart farming techniques via in-app content.

  • Financial Access: Connected farmers with loans & grants for agricultural investments.


B. UX/UI Design & Prototyping

To ensure a seamless experience, we:

  • Conducted user interviews to understand preferences & pain points.

  • Created wireframes & prototypes for both the website and mobile app.

  • Designed an intuitive UI with clear navigation & accessibility in mind.

Once the design was finalized, we moved to MVP development.

4. Development & Engineering Execution

A. Tech Stack Selection

  • Frontend: React Native (mobile app), React.js (web app).

  • Backend: Node.js & Firebase for real-time data processing.

  • Payments: Paystack & Flutterwave for secure energy purchases & financing.

  • Data & Analytics: Google Cloud for tracking user behavior & energy consumption trends.


B. Agile Development Process

  • Sprint 1: Built-core inverter monitoring & power purchase features.

  • Sprint 2: Developed e-commerce functionality for agriculture products.

  • Sprint 3: Integrated smart grid monitoring for energy efficiency insights.

  • Sprint 4: Launched beta testing and gathered user feedback.

We followed continuous integration & deployment to ensure a bug-free experience.

5. Testing & User Feedback

A. Beta Testing

We ran a closed beta with 100+ users:

  • 50 power users (homeowners & businesses).

  • 30 farmers are testing smart agriculture features.

  • 20 energy providers & installers for real-world deployment.

Key feedback:
90% found inverter monitoring useful in tracking power consumption.
60% of farmers preferred the e-commerce model over physical marketplaces.
70% of users wanted financing options for solar products.


B. Improvements Based on Feedback

  • Optimized app speed & UI flow based on usability issues.

  • Expanded financing options for lower-income users.

  • Added an offline mode for farmers with limited internet access.

6. Launch & Scaling

A. Initial Rollout

  • Launched the mobile app & website with core features.

  • Partnered with local power companies for electricity sales integration.

  • Activated 100+ farmers on the agricultural marketplace.


B. Marketing & User Adoption

  • Social media campaigns to drive awareness.

  • Referral Program to increase organic adoption.

  • In-person farmer training to encourage smart technology adoption.


Final Thoughts on Approach

Through data-driven decision-making, user research, and agile execution, we successfully developed a digital ecosystem for energy & agriculture in Nigeria. The mobile app & website continue to empower users with affordable, sustainable solutions, bridging the gap in power access & agricultural efficiency.

Approach

1. Market Research & Problem Identification

Before developing the solution, we conducted extensive research to understand the core challenges in Nigeria’s power and agriculture sectors.

  • Power Sector Findings:

    • Frequent power outages (8+ hours daily in urban areas).

    • 47% of rural households had no access to electricity.

    • Small businesses and industries lost an average of $10,000 per month due to power failures.

    • High costs of solar solutions prevented mass adoption.

    • No centralized platform to monitor energy usage and purchase power efficiently.


  • Agriculture Sector Findings:

    • 72% of smallholder farmers relied on traditional farming methods.

    • 78% reported post-harvest losses due to poor storage and power issues.

    • 60% of farmers lacked access to financial services for modern equipment.

    • Climate change made farming unpredictable due to erratic weather.

We analyzed these insights and defined the product strategy to solve these challenges.

2. Defining the Product Vision & Strategy

Based on our research, we aimed to:

  • Develop a mobile app & website for seamless purchase & management of power solutions.

  • Integrate smart monitoring tools for real-time tracking of power usage.

  • Create an e-commerce feature to sell solar panels, batteries, and farm equipment.

  • Enhance financial accessibility by integrating flexible payment plans.

  • Provide digital literacy training for farmers and rural users.

These objectives guided our product roadmap and feature prioritization.

3. Product Development & Design

A. Defining Core Features

We structured the mobile app & website around the following:

For Wenigro Power:

  • Smart Inverter Monitoring: Users could track power consumption and inverter status in real time.

  • Power Purchase Platform: Allowed users to buy electricity from third-party providers (e.g., IKEDC, PHED).

  • Energy Usage Alerts: Notified users when consumption was too high to optimize power efficiency.

  • Payment & Financing: Integrated secure payments and financing options for solar panel purchases.


For Wenigro Agriculture:

  • E-commerce Platform: Provided easy access to modern farming equipment & technology.

  • Weather & Climate Alerts: Informed farmers about weather patterns to aid decision-making.

  • Training Modules: Educated users on smart farming techniques via in-app content.

  • Financial Access: Connected farmers with loans & grants for agricultural investments.


B. UX/UI Design & Prototyping

To ensure a seamless experience, we:

  • Conducted user interviews to understand preferences & pain points.

  • Created wireframes & prototypes for both the website and mobile app.

  • Designed an intuitive UI with clear navigation & accessibility in mind.

Once the design was finalized, we moved to MVP development.

4. Development & Engineering Execution

A. Tech Stack Selection

  • Frontend: React Native (mobile app), React.js (web app).

  • Backend: Node.js & Firebase for real-time data processing.

  • Payments: Paystack & Flutterwave for secure energy purchases & financing.

  • Data & Analytics: Google Cloud for tracking user behavior & energy consumption trends.


B. Agile Development Process

  • Sprint 1: Built-core inverter monitoring & power purchase features.

  • Sprint 2: Developed e-commerce functionality for agriculture products.

  • Sprint 3: Integrated smart grid monitoring for energy efficiency insights.

  • Sprint 4: Launched beta testing and gathered user feedback.

We followed continuous integration & deployment to ensure a bug-free experience.

5. Testing & User Feedback

A. Beta Testing

We ran a closed beta with 100+ users:

  • 50 power users (homeowners & businesses).

  • 30 farmers are testing smart agriculture features.

  • 20 energy providers & installers for real-world deployment.

Key feedback:
90% found inverter monitoring useful in tracking power consumption.
60% of farmers preferred the e-commerce model over physical marketplaces.
70% of users wanted financing options for solar products.


B. Improvements Based on Feedback

  • Optimized app speed & UI flow based on usability issues.

  • Expanded financing options for lower-income users.

  • Added an offline mode for farmers with limited internet access.

6. Launch & Scaling

A. Initial Rollout

  • Launched the mobile app & website with core features.

  • Partnered with local power companies for electricity sales integration.

  • Activated 100+ farmers on the agricultural marketplace.


B. Marketing & User Adoption

  • Social media campaigns to drive awareness.

  • Referral Program to increase organic adoption.

  • In-person farmer training to encourage smart technology adoption.


Final Thoughts on Approach

Through data-driven decision-making, user research, and agile execution, we successfully developed a digital ecosystem for energy & agriculture in Nigeria. The mobile app & website continue to empower users with affordable, sustainable solutions, bridging the gap in power access & agricultural efficiency.

Approach

1. Market Research & Problem Identification

Before developing the solution, we conducted extensive research to understand the core challenges in Nigeria’s power and agriculture sectors.

  • Power Sector Findings:

    • Frequent power outages (8+ hours daily in urban areas).

    • 47% of rural households had no access to electricity.

    • Small businesses and industries lost an average of $10,000 per month due to power failures.

    • High costs of solar solutions prevented mass adoption.

    • No centralized platform to monitor energy usage and purchase power efficiently.


  • Agriculture Sector Findings:

    • 72% of smallholder farmers relied on traditional farming methods.

    • 78% reported post-harvest losses due to poor storage and power issues.

    • 60% of farmers lacked access to financial services for modern equipment.

    • Climate change made farming unpredictable due to erratic weather.

We analyzed these insights and defined the product strategy to solve these challenges.

2. Defining the Product Vision & Strategy

Based on our research, we aimed to:

  • Develop a mobile app & website for seamless purchase & management of power solutions.

  • Integrate smart monitoring tools for real-time tracking of power usage.

  • Create an e-commerce feature to sell solar panels, batteries, and farm equipment.

  • Enhance financial accessibility by integrating flexible payment plans.

  • Provide digital literacy training for farmers and rural users.

These objectives guided our product roadmap and feature prioritization.

3. Product Development & Design

A. Defining Core Features

We structured the mobile app & website around the following:

For Wenigro Power:

  • Smart Inverter Monitoring: Users could track power consumption and inverter status in real time.

  • Power Purchase Platform: Allowed users to buy electricity from third-party providers (e.g., IKEDC, PHED).

  • Energy Usage Alerts: Notified users when consumption was too high to optimize power efficiency.

  • Payment & Financing: Integrated secure payments and financing options for solar panel purchases.


For Wenigro Agriculture:

  • E-commerce Platform: Provided easy access to modern farming equipment & technology.

  • Weather & Climate Alerts: Informed farmers about weather patterns to aid decision-making.

  • Training Modules: Educated users on smart farming techniques via in-app content.

  • Financial Access: Connected farmers with loans & grants for agricultural investments.


B. UX/UI Design & Prototyping

To ensure a seamless experience, we:

  • Conducted user interviews to understand preferences & pain points.

  • Created wireframes & prototypes for both the website and mobile app.

  • Designed an intuitive UI with clear navigation & accessibility in mind.

Once the design was finalized, we moved to MVP development.

4. Development & Engineering Execution

A. Tech Stack Selection

  • Frontend: React Native (mobile app), React.js (web app).

  • Backend: Node.js & Firebase for real-time data processing.

  • Payments: Paystack & Flutterwave for secure energy purchases & financing.

  • Data & Analytics: Google Cloud for tracking user behavior & energy consumption trends.


B. Agile Development Process

  • Sprint 1: Built-core inverter monitoring & power purchase features.

  • Sprint 2: Developed e-commerce functionality for agriculture products.

  • Sprint 3: Integrated smart grid monitoring for energy efficiency insights.

  • Sprint 4: Launched beta testing and gathered user feedback.

We followed continuous integration & deployment to ensure a bug-free experience.

5. Testing & User Feedback

A. Beta Testing

We ran a closed beta with 100+ users:

  • 50 power users (homeowners & businesses).

  • 30 farmers are testing smart agriculture features.

  • 20 energy providers & installers for real-world deployment.

Key feedback:
90% found inverter monitoring useful in tracking power consumption.
60% of farmers preferred the e-commerce model over physical marketplaces.
70% of users wanted financing options for solar products.


B. Improvements Based on Feedback

  • Optimized app speed & UI flow based on usability issues.

  • Expanded financing options for lower-income users.

  • Added an offline mode for farmers with limited internet access.

6. Launch & Scaling

A. Initial Rollout

  • Launched the mobile app & website with core features.

  • Partnered with local power companies for electricity sales integration.

  • Activated 100+ farmers on the agricultural marketplace.


B. Marketing & User Adoption

  • Social media campaigns to drive awareness.

  • Referral Program to increase organic adoption.

  • In-person farmer training to encourage smart technology adoption.


Final Thoughts on Approach

Through data-driven decision-making, user research, and agile execution, we successfully developed a digital ecosystem for energy & agriculture in Nigeria. The mobile app & website continue to empower users with affordable, sustainable solutions, bridging the gap in power access & agricultural efficiency.

Challenges

  1. Limited Power Infrastructure: Frequent power outages affected the efficiency of digital solutions.

  2. Financial Constraints: Smallholder farmers and low-income households struggled with upfront costs.

  3. Policy & Regulatory Issues: Navigating government policies for power distribution and agricultural financing.

  4. Technology Adoption: Many users were unfamiliar with digital platforms for energy and agriculture.

  5. Rural Accessibility: Delivering smart farming tools and energy solutions to underserved regions.

Results

  • Developed a seamless mobile app & website for energy product purchases & monitoring.

  • Increased accessibility to solar power and farming technology through digital platforms.

  • Improved customer experience with personalized recommendations & energy monitoring.

  • Enhanced agricultural productivity by promoting modern farming tools and financial inclusion.

  • Launched pilot programs in rural communities to test renewable energy solutions.

  • Encouraged policy reforms by providing insights into market demand for sustainable power.

Results

  • Developed a seamless mobile app & website for energy product purchases & monitoring.

  • Increased accessibility to solar power and farming technology through digital platforms.

  • Improved customer experience with personalized recommendations & energy monitoring.

  • Enhanced agricultural productivity by promoting modern farming tools and financial inclusion.

  • Launched pilot programs in rural communities to test renewable energy solutions.

  • Encouraged policy reforms by providing insights into market demand for sustainable power.

Results

  • Developed a seamless mobile app & website for energy product purchases & monitoring.

  • Increased accessibility to solar power and farming technology through digital platforms.

  • Improved customer experience with personalized recommendations & energy monitoring.

  • Enhanced agricultural productivity by promoting modern farming tools and financial inclusion.

  • Launched pilot programs in rural communities to test renewable energy solutions.

  • Encouraged policy reforms by providing insights into market demand for sustainable power.

Future plans

🚀 Expand the Wenigro mobile app & website with more features for energy efficiency.
🌱 Strengthen partnerships with banks & investors to offer flexible financing for users.
📡 Integrate AI-powered energy management for optimized power consumption.
💡 Scale rural electrification projects to more underserved communities.
🔬 Invest in research & development for next-gen Agrotech solutions.

Conclusion

Wenigro is transforming Nigeria’s energy and agriculture industries through technology-driven solutions. By leveraging renewable energy, smart monitoring, and modern farming techniques, we empower users to improve productivity, save costs, and achieve sustainability.

Role: Technical Product Manager
Key Technologies: Smart Energy Monitoring, E-commerce, AI-powered analytics
Platforms Built: Mobile App (Android & iOS), Web Application

Conclusion

Wenigro is transforming Nigeria’s energy and agriculture industries through technology-driven solutions. By leveraging renewable energy, smart monitoring, and modern farming techniques, we empower users to improve productivity, save costs, and achieve sustainability.


Role: Product Manager
Key Technologies: Smart Energy Monitoring, E-commerce, AI-powered analytics
Platforms Built: Mobile App (Android & iOS), Web Application

Conclusion

Wenigro is transforming Nigeria’s energy and agriculture industries through technology-driven solutions. By leveraging renewable energy, smart monitoring, and modern farming techniques, we empower users to improve productivity, save costs, and achieve sustainability.


Role: Product Manager
Key Technologies: Smart Energy Monitoring, E-commerce, AI-powered analytics
Platforms Built: Mobile App (Android & iOS), Web Application