Inside Ecoplexus and its promises of quick returns
Friday, May 12, 2023 | 950 Views |
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According to every website about Ecoplexus, it is a "leader in the development, design, engineering, construction, financing, operations and ownership of renewable energy systems for the commercial, government, and utility markets".
Ecoplexus members presented me with information that their company operates physical power stations where users can rent solar generators via an app to earn daily income from electricity production. When renting a generator, Ecoplexus links your account to a corresponding device at their solar farm. To receive the amount of power your generator produces, you must indicate that it is "working" by clicking the working button on the app each day. Ecoplexus is said to then convert all generated electricity at a rate of 1KW:1BWP and sells it to the global market at a higher price. Additionally, the company recycles all of the electricity produced.
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