Solarworx is pleased to announce the successful operation of our MESH grid in Mubanga. This commercial MESH grid, located near Lusaka, Zambia, consists of 60 connections—55 consumer connections and 5 prosumer connections. Each of these prosumer connections are powered by approximately 1 kW PVp and 2.4 kWh batteries, resulting in a collective capacity of approximately 5 kW PVp and 10 kWh battery storage.
The MESH smart meters, integral to the grid, are equipped with a DC/DC converter facilitating voltage conversion between 12 and grid voltage. For IoT connectivity, all MESH devices are equipped with LoRA modules transmitting data on 433 MHz, while some devices function as decentralized Internet Gateways and are therefore also equipped with 3G modems. The network is therefore multi-redundant, providing resilience in both energy generation and connectivity. This feature is particularly significant in the rural African environment where reliability is essential.
The successful implementation of this project was affirmed by the final EEP Africa visit in December 2023, reflecting the project’s positive outcome.
About EEP Africa
The Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa) is a clean energy financing facility hosted and managed by the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) with funding from Austria, Finland and NDF. It is guided by a vision for a climate-resilient, zero-carbon future with the aim of contributing to the achievement of the Paris Agreement on climate change and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
EEP Africa provides early-stage grant and catalytic financing to innovative clean energy projects, technologies and business models in 15 countries across Southern and East Africa. Since 2010, EEP Africa has invested close to EUR 50 million in 250 pioneering projects.
About Solarworx
Solarworx is a German manufacturer of a new generation of solar home systems for off-grid households and businesses. Our goal is to foster the global energy transition and connect the 1.2 billion people living without access to electricity around the world. With our productive use bundles we aim to create local value and circular economy within the rural areas.
