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"As energy prices continue to pressure household and business budgets, a Mozambican startup offers a technological solution aimed at reducing waste and cutting costs. Footage from Tuesday shows Xiphefu co-founder Jerssen Sengulane demonstrating the company’s technology, remotely controlling lights and air conditioners through a smartphone while working inside the startup’s workshop. Founded by Sengulane and Nilza Mazive, Xiphefu - meaning 'lamp' in the Changana language - started as a university final-year project and has since transformed into a thriving business. The company creates innovative devices that enable users to remotely monitor and control their electrical equipment anytime, anywhere, using mobile phones or computers. "The first solution we created was a digital switch," Sengulane explained, adding that the technology enables remote control of appliances such as air conditioners, water pumps and lighting systems while also allowing equipment to operate automatically according to pre-set schedules. As demand for its services grew, the company developed a second device capable of tracking electricity consumption in real time. "Through the system, users can access their energy consumption readings. We can see how much energy was consumed throughout the month, by day, and even in ten-minute intervals," Sengulane added. According to man, the monitoring system helps customers identify peak consumption periods and make informed decisions to improve efficiency, while the company also assists clients in analysing the collected data. Recognising that some users were unfamiliar with technology-based systems, Xiphefu later integrated artificial intelligence with WhatsApp, creating a more accessible platform for customers. Client Angela Laisse said the system has significantly reduced her household’s electricity use, allowing her to control appliances remotely and optimise air conditioner performance based on room temperature rather than continuous operation. "In terms of consumption, we have seen a significant reduction. Depending on usage, energy consumption can drop to around 20 to 25 per cent of what it was before," she explained. Founded in 2016, Xiphefu now serves around 300 customers across Mozambique, positioning itself as one of the country’s leading providers of smart energy management technologies aimed at reducing costs, minimising waste and improving energy efficiency."
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