Background
In remote regions where the electricity grid is unstable or completely absent, households often rely on diesel generators, which are costly and polluting. A family in Northern Kenya wanted to switch to a clean, quiet, and reliable off-grid power system to meet their daily energy needs.
The Challenge
The household required a system that could:
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Power essential appliances including lighting, a refrigerator, television, water pump, and phone chargers.
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Operate completely independent of the national grid.
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Offer daytime solar generation and nighttime storage.
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Be compact and easy to maintain for rural use.
The Solution
We provided a 5kWh Off-Grid Solar Power Station package, including:
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Solar Panels: 3 kW photovoltaic array installed on the rooftop.
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Hybrid Off-Grid Inverter (5 kW): Converts DC solar energy to AC power, with intelligent energy management.
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Lithium Battery Storage: 48V 100Ah (≈5 kWh) LiFePO₄ battery pack, offering >6,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge.
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System Integration: Smart controller ensures batteries are charged during the day and discharged at night to supply continuous power.
Results & Benefits
- 24/7 Energy Independence: The family now has reliable electricity supply without relying on grid or diesel.
- Daily Use Supported: Lights, fridge, and TV can operate for 6–8 hours per night from the 5kWh battery.
- Eco-Friendly: Eliminated diesel generator use, cutting 1.2 tons of CO₂ emissions annually
- Lower Cost: Reduced long-term energy costs by over 50% compared to diesel.
- Long Life: Lithium battery ensures 10+ years of service with minimal maintenance.
Customer Feedback
“Before, we spent a lot of money on fuel and endured noise from our generator. Now, with the off-grid solar power station, our home is quiet, sustainable, and always powered. It changed our lives”.