Cost estimates of installing and operating eWater technology.
| Costs centre . | Frequency . | Costs (USD or %) . |
|---|---|---|
| CAPEX (Unit cost of hardware and associated accessories-tags/card, battery, solar panel, installation, training, etc.) | One-off | 3,200 |
| Costs of training and installation of one unit of prepaid system | One-off | Included in CAPEX |
| Agent's commission fees | On credit sale | 5% of water credits sold |
| Financial transaction fees (mobile money transactions) | Monthly | 3% total revenue collection |
| Hosting (covers the infrastructure required to host the meter on the platform) | Monthly | 5% of the total revenue collection |
| Software licence, data, and hosting fees (starting two years after the project ends) | Monthly | USD13 per tap |
| Costs centre . | Frequency . | Costs (USD or %) . |
|---|---|---|
| CAPEX (Unit cost of hardware and associated accessories-tags/card, battery, solar panel, installation, training, etc.) | One-off | 3,200 |
| Costs of training and installation of one unit of prepaid system | One-off | Included in CAPEX |
| Agent's commission fees | On credit sale | 5% of water credits sold |
| Financial transaction fees (mobile money transactions) | Monthly | 3% total revenue collection |
| Hosting (covers the infrastructure required to host the meter on the platform) | Monthly | 5% of the total revenue collection |
| Software licence, data, and hosting fees (starting two years after the project ends) | Monthly | USD13 per tap |