What Satewave Technologies does

Satewave Technologies (PVT) Ltd. is a Zimbabwe-based integrated technology services company founded in 2008 that delivers smart city infrastructure across five core lines: solar PV systems, telecommunications infrastructure, ICT and CCTV command centres, smart energy and water meters, and LED lighting. The company designs, supplies, installs, and maintains systems for utility-scale solar power stations, telecom base stations (Econet and Net One deployments span hundreds of sites), large-scale CCTV surveillance for toll gates and government buildings, and prepayment/smart metering for utilities. It also holds exclusive Zimbabwe distribution rights for ZTE and nubia mobile phones and Geely Radar (Riddara) electric pickup trucks, bundling those with solar-powered EV charging stations and battery energy storage systems to create an integrated electric mobility ecosystem.

The underlying technology stack is largely integration-led rather than proprietary: solar installations use Trina Solar modules and GC-series inverters; telecom infrastructure is built around third-party radio access network equipment (Huawei, ZTE); smart meters consist of standardized single-phase and multi-phase models with TOU tariff support; and CCTV systems incorporate vendor-supplied facial recognition and biometric access control. The UL Client Test Data Program (CTDP) certification is the most notable in-house validation, allowing independent PV testing. Architecturally, the company's products are co-dependent — solar power underpins telecom base stations, CCTV command centres, and EV charging infrastructure — creating a platform of cross-reinforced service lines rather than a single product.

Revenue is generated through a project-based, quote-driven enterprise sales model targeting government institutions, telecommunications MNOs, mining companies, and utilities in Zimbabwe, with consumer and distribution revenue from ZTE handsets and Geely Radar EVs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; large contracts (e.g., 123 base stations solar rollout for Net One, 22 toll gates CCTV for ZINARA, 51,000 census tablets for Zimstat, 10,200 oxygen concentrators for Natpharm) indicate a low-volume, high-value contract structure. The company operates from a Harare headquarters with a secondary Dubai presence and is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Satewave Technologies

Legal name

Satewave Technologies (PVT) Ltd.

Website

https://satewave.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Satewave Technologies is a Zimbabwe-based integrated technology services company that designs, supplies, and installs solar PV systems, telecommunications infrastructure, CCTV command centres, smart meters, and ZTE mobile devices and Geely Radar electric pickups for government, MNO, mining, and utility clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Smart City Infrastructure

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meter Installation, Exchange & Field Services (EUADAFAF), Grid Data & Analytics Enablement (MDM, Data Integration, Hosting) (EUAEANAI), SCADA/HMI Platforms (IMAGABAB)

Keywords

• Solar energy systems
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• CCTV surveillance systems
• Smart energy meters
• Electric vehicle distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Harare

HQ country

Zimbabwe

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Systems Installation and Products: Supply, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic solar systems ranging from residential to utility-scale installations including solar panels, inverters, batteries, and complete solar power stations
2. Telecommunications Infrastructure Services: Construction and installation services for telecommunications infrastructure including base stations, core network equipment, civil works, access roads, and tower construction
3. ICT Solutions: CCTV systems installation and command centre setup, biometric access control systems, smart meters, and digital conference systems
4. ZTE Mobile Devices Distribution: Distribution of ZTE mobile phones including nubia brand devices as the sole ZTE accredited business partner in Zimbabwe
5. Geely Radar Electric Vehicles Distribution: Exclusive distribution of Geely Radar RD6 electric pickup trucks in Zimbabwe including after-sales service and fleet management

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Satewave Technologies is an integrated smart city solutions provider based in Harare, Zimbabwe. The company supplies, installs, and maintains solar PV systems, telecommunications infrastructure (base stations, towers, core network), CCTV command centre surveillance systems, smart energy and water meters, LED lighting, and serves as the exclusive Zimbabwe distributor for ZTE mobile devices and Geely Radar electric vehicles. Its offerings span residential to utility-scale deployments for government institutions, telecommunications MNOs, mining companies, and utilities.

Product overview

Satewave Technologies operates as a diversified technology services company offering an integrated portfolio of products and services across five core areas: Solar Systems (PV solar solutions spanning power stations, street lighting, borehole pumps, small systems, and on/off-grid green building installations with 300W mono-crystalline and 220-235W poly-crystalline panels plus GC-series inverters), Telecommunications (CDMA/GSM infrastructure, base station construction, tower installation, core network equipment, and rectifier/UPS systems), CCTV Command Centre (surveillance solutions across urban, bank, and business segments with facial recognition and biometric access control), LED Lighting (T8 tubes, downlights, panel lights, high bays, and street lamps), and Smart Energy (normal, prepayment, and smart meters with TOU tariffs). Additionally, as the exclusive Zimbabwe distributor for ZTE/nubia mobile phones and Geely Radar RD6 electric pickups, Satewave bundles solar-powered EV charging infrastructure and battery energy storage systems into a unified electric mobility ecosystem. The portfolio functions as a platform of co-dependent service lines—solar power underpins telecommunications base stations, CCTV command centres, and EV charging—rather than a single product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Geely Radar: Exclusive distributor of Geely Radar (Riddara) electric pickup vehicles in Zimbabwe. Satewave is the official exclusive distributor and general agent, responsible for nationwide distribution, government and institutional fleet electrification projects, after-sales service, and market development.

Products and services

• Solar Systems Photovoltaic (PV) solar system supply, installation, and maintenance covering small-scale to large-scale utility applications, from household power to utility generation. Includes on-grid and off-grid solutions for government, commercial, mining, and residential customers.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Telecommunications infrastructure supply, installation, and construction services including CDMA and GSM equipment, base station civil/steel works, tower construction (25m-70m lattice and monopole), core network equipment, and solar/generator/battery installations for telecom operators.
• CCTV Command Centre Closed-circuit television supply, installation, and maintenance for small-scale to large-scale surveillance, spanning home security to enterprise command centres with facial recognition, biometric access control, and remote monitoring capabilities.
• LED Lighting LED lighting products including T8 tube lamps, downlights, crystal/pendant lamps, ceiling/grille/tracking lamps, panel lights, high bay lights, and street lamps with various base types for general and decorative lighting applications.
• ZTE Smart Phones Exclusive ZTE-accredited business partner distributing ZTE and nubia-branded mobile phones in Zimbabwe, including nubia Z60 Ultra, nubia Flip, nubia Focus Pro, nubia Neo2, nubia Music, and nubia V60, with support and accessories.
• Geely Radar Electric Pickup (RD6) Geely Radar RD6 electric pickup truck distributed exclusively in Zimbabwe, featuring up to 600 km driving range, advanced lithium battery, smart digital cockpit, and strong load/off-road capability. Bundled with solar-powered EV charging stations and battery energy storage systems.
• Prepayment Meter Prepayment energy meters in single-phase (LY-KP11, LY-KP12) and three-phase (LY-KP34) variants, plus CIU-01 control interface units for prepaid electricity billing.
• Smart Meter Smart energy meters supporting time-of-use (TOU) tariffs, available in single-phase (LY-SM100) and multi-phase (LY-SM300 A/B/C) variants, plus LY-DC11/12 data concentrator/collector units.
• Normal Meter Standard electricity meters including single-phase multi-tariff (LY-MT11), single-phase single-tariff (LY-BM11, LY-BM12, LY-BM13), and multi-phase multi-tariff (LY-BM31) models.
• Smart Water Management System Real-time water consumption reporting, revenue collection monitoring, and mobile/USSD payment integration for utility management, deployed for ZINWA with payment system integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy costs through solar installations for commercial and industrial clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ZTE CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSatewave Technologies is the ZTE Accredited business partner for ZTE mobile phones in Zimbabwe. They are the sole provider of ZTE mobile phones as well as provision of support and accessories in Zimbabwe. The partnership includes distribution of nubia brand devices.
• Geely Radar (Riddara)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatewave Technologies has been officially appointed as the exclusive distributor and general agent for Geely Radar (Riddara) electric pickup vehicles in Zimbabwe. Under this mandate, Satewave handles nationwide distribution, government fleet electrification projects, after-sales service, and market development.
• Trina SolarmajorTechnology or IntegrationSatewave uses Trina Solar modules and components for their solar installations. Trina Solar is described as a global leader in photovoltaic modules. The quality page references extensive warranty and testing programs specific to Trina products.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)majorTechnology or IntegrationFirst PV company to receive UL's Client Test Data Program (CTDP) Certification, allowing Trina/Satewave laboratories to independently test for and issue UL recognized data.
• PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services (SIS)minorOthersProduct warranty insurance provider offering global, irrevocable, and immediate insurance-backed warranty providing third-party rights in case of insolvency or bankruptcy.
• Lancet LaboratoriesminorOthersInternational medical laboratory brand partnered with through Zimbabwe Ministry of Health MOUs established in 2017 for healthcare projects.
• Econet ZimbabwecoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term telecommunications infrastructure partner. Between 2008 and 2014, installed several hundred base stations including GSM expansion phases, WIMAX project, WCDMA project, and core network equipment. Also completed national command centre installation.
• Net OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor telecommunications partner for solar installations at 123 base stations (2022-present) and Huawei Radio Access Network equipment supply. Also providing training in solar system troubleshooting and operation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IHS Towers: One of the largest independent tower operators globally with significant African footprint. Comparable as a telecom infrastructure incumbent in the same markets Satewave serves, but at vastly greater scale and with a passive-infrastructure model.
• Helios Towers: Large-scale telecom tower operator across Africa and the Middle East. Comparable to the telecom infrastructure side of Satewave's business — Satewave builds/owers base stations for MNOs, whereas Helios owns and leases tower assets at much greater scale.
• Solarcentury (Statkraft Africa): Now part of Statkraft, Solarcentury has historically delivered utility-scale and commercial solar EPC across Africa. Comparable on the solar EPC capability that underpins much of Satewave's revenue, but at materially larger scale and with European ownership.

Others

• Trina Solar: Global Tier-1 PV module manufacturer that supplies Satewave and jointly benefits from Satewave's UL CTDP-certified testing. Not a competitor but the principal upstream technology partner whose warranty, certification, and product roadmap underpin Satewave's solar offering.

Direct peers

• Husk Power Systems: Designs and operates solar mini-grids and distributed energy systems across Africa and Asia, serving commercial and institutional customers. Comparable to Satewave in delivering site-level solar power to enterprises, MNOs, and communities.
• Zola Electric: Distributed solar and storage provider serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers across Africa. Directly comparable to Satewave's solar + storage integration work for MNOs and enterprises.
• PowerGen Renewable Energy: Pan-African renewable energy EPC and mini-grid developer serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers. Comparable to Satewave's project-based solar EPC work for MNOs, mines, and utilities.
• Distributed Energy: Africa-focused distributed solar and energy services company delivering C&I and MNO site power solutions. Most directly comparable to Satewave's solar + telecom base-station power business across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Emerging players

• BBOXX: UK-headquartered distributed solar provider operating across Sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable product category (solar + storage), though focused on pay-as-you-go consumer and SMB rather than Satewave's enterprise/MNO/government focus.
• Ampersand Mobility: African e-mobility company providing electric two-wheelers and battery-swap infrastructure to commercial drivers. Comparable to Satewave on the EV distribution and battery/charging integration axis, though Ampersand focuses on motorcycles rather than pickups.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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