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South Africa's Blu Label Tackles Energy Loss with Smart Solutions

2/25/2026

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Blu Label Unlimited Group is building an integrated energy ecosystem in South Africa, focusing on smart meter roll-outs, municipal revenue recovery, and small-scale power generation.
Co-CEO Mark Levy says municipalities lose about 30% of electricity revenue due to inefficiencies.
The group has signed revenue-assurance agreements with the City of Ekurhuleni and the City of Tshwane.
BluEnergy aims to build small solar and battery plants to supply electricity directly to municipalities.

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Blu Label Unlimited Group is building an integrated energy ecosystem in South Africa, focusing on smart meter roll-outs, municipal revenue recovery, and small-scale power generation.
Co-CEO Mark Levy says municipalities lose about 30% of electricity revenue due to inefficiencies.
The group has signed revenue-assurance agreements with the City of Ekurhuleni and the City of Tshwane.
BluEnergy aims to build small solar and battery plants to supply electricity directly to municipalities.