In a groundbreaking achievement for local innovation, South African startup Sensor Networks has secured a strategic partnership with Ariston, the world’s largest geyser manufacturer based in Italy. This collaboration will bring cutting-edge smart water heating solutions to South African households in 2025, marking a significant milestone for homegrown technology on the global stage.
The partnership follows months of rigorous product development, refinement, and certification, culminating in the rollout of Ariston geysers integrated with Sensor Networks’ smart geyser devices across leading plumbing retailers in South Africa. This marks the first time that a locally developed smart-geyser technology has been adopted at such a scale by a global heating powerhouse, reinforcing South Africa’s position in the smart energy solutions sector.
Consumers will now benefit from Ariston’s world-class water heating systems, enhanced by Sensor Networks’ industry-leading smart technology. The locally developed Sensor Connect mobile app will give homeowners direct control over their energy use, allowing them to monitor, manage, and optimize household electricity consumption while securing significant savings on their energy bills.
“This partnership is a triumph for South African innovation,” says Mark Allewell, CEO at Sensor Networks. “As a local startup, we have developed a smart geyser solution that meets global standards, and to have our technology integrated into Ariston’s product line is an incredible achievement. This collaboration enables us to scale our impact, helping thousands more South Africans reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint.”
Wayne Vertue, Country Director at Ariston, adds: “As the global leader in water heating, Ariston is committed to providing sstainable, high-performance solutions. Sensor Networks’ cutting-edge smart geyser technology aligns perfectly with our vision of energy efficiency. By integrating their expertise into our products, we’re offering South African consumers a seamless, intelligent way to manage their energy use.”
Beyond benefiting homeowners, the smart geyser solution is also a game-changer for property developers, providing a scalable, remote energy management tool for large-scale residential projects.
With over 12,000 South African households already using Sensor Networks’ smart geyser devices, this milestone partnership with Ariston—the second-largest water heating manufacturer in South Africa—is set to accelerate adoption, placing locally developed smart technology at the forefront of the country’s energy efficiency drive.
