Fenix Power

Product Refresh for Fenix International

Fenix International (acquired by Engie) designed and manufactured an ecosystem built around energy appliances. These devices are financed as a lease to own product. When a customer makes a payment, the hardware unlocks until the leas is paid off.

New Product Introduction for a product refresh to address customer feedback and operational challenges identified in earlier product versions

1. GSM modem for easier customer use, remote customer service and OTA firmware updates.

2. Hardened enclosure to reduce fraudulent tampering

3. Addition of security locking point to reduce theft.

4. Cost reduction

   • Higher efficiency lighting → smaller battery → smaller solar panel → smaller charge controller

   • Reduced size → smaller packaging → lower transport cost

   • Battery daisy chaining to reduce initial battery cost.

5. Maintain previously loved design features