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3.55MW Solar Hybrid System | 24/7 Power for 6 Zambian Towns
Country: Zambia
PV System: 3.55 MW
ESS Capacity: 2.5 MW / 6 MWh
Project Brief: Provides stable power supply to six electricity-deficient towns in Western Lusaka, Zambia, significantly improving residents' living conditions.
Project Requirements
To deliver reliable 24/7 electricity to approximately six towns in Western Lusaka, ensuring basic living needs are met.
Key Challenges
Budget Constraints: Strict limitations on infrastructure investment
Long-Distance Transmission: 10km power delivery requirement
Post-commissioning Maintenance: Lack of local technical expertise for troubleshooting and upkeep
Technical Design (Solution Highlights)
Optimized Initial Investment
• PV-inverter ratio: 1.75:1 (3.55MW PV + 2.03MW Inverter) reducing CAPEX
PV-ESS-Diesel Hybrid System
• 3.55 MW PV System - Primary energy source
• 2.5 MW / 6 MWh ESS - Stabilizes output, peak shaving & backup power
• 1 MW Diesel Generator - Backup during extended cloudy periods/ESS depletion
Sustainable O&M Approach
• Remote monitoring system + Basic local maintenance team training
• Reliability-focused equipment selection
Outcomes
• Reliable electrification achieved for all six towns
• 24/7 power availability replacing chronic shortages
• Life quality transformation through stable electricity access
30MWh Liquid-Cooled ESS | <5℃ ΔT & 99.8% Availability 
Address: A401, Junxu Junchuang Park, 03A Qingyi Road, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China
