# Pay-to-Own Solar Systems Fenix International's ReadyPay System is an Affordable Residential Option By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenix-international References: [pv-tech.org](http://www.pv-tech.org/news/pay-to-own-solar-provider-fenix-international-makes-waves-in-ugandan-off-gr) & [fenixintl](http://www.fenixintl.com/uganda/) Fenix International is a company working to bring electricity access to those without it in the developing world. The company offers efficient and inexpensive [pay-to-own solar batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-power-system), called ReadyPay Solar Power Systems, that provide a green and safe source of energy for people living in areas without electric infrastructure. Fenix International currently offers its ReadyPay batteries in Uganda, with the product reportedly powering over 100,000 customers. Though that number is only a small portion of the Ugandan population, the [off-grid energy system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-power-solution) has a lot of promise as a way to power the country, since establishing infrastructure is an expensive task for a poor country. The [ReadyPay packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-solution) cost a total of 573,600 UGX, or about $160 USD, and consumers have the option to pay in daily, weekly, or monthly installments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pay-to-own Solar Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the pay-to-own solar system model to other developing countries to provide affordable and sustainable energy solutions. - **Off-grid Energy Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing efficient and inexpensive off-grid energy systems to meet the growing energy needs in areas without electric infrastructure. - **Affordable Residential Energy Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative and affordable energy solutions for residential areas in developing countries, enabling access to clean and reliable power. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging renewable energy technologies to provide sustainable power solutions for off-grid areas in developing countries. - **Energy Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing energy storage technologies to improve the efficiency, affordability, and scalability of off-grid energy systems. - **Microfinance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating microfinance models with pay-to-own solar systems to enable affordable and flexible payment options for customers in developing countries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Balcony-Ready Solar Power Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerstream.md) - [Portable Power Station Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station-hire.md) - [Modular Solar Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-home.md) - [Portable Solar Generator Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackery-solar-generator-3000-pro.md) - [Balcony-Friendly Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solar-bank-2-e1600-pro.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Home Backup Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-e10.md) - [Solar Tribal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Chhattisgarh.md)