Amid the global energy transition, many regions in Africa still face challenges from insufficient power supply and unstable power grids. Recently, SCU successfully provided two 100kW/215kWh commercial and industrial energy storage systems and an isolation transformer to a rural community in Nigeria. These systems were deeply integrated with the existing local photovoltaic power generation system, creating an efficient and reliable integrated solar energy storage solution.
Background
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, faces significant challenges in rural electrification. Many villages still lack reliable electricity, relying heavily on diesel generators or even having no electricity at all. With the falling cost of solar energy and the government’s aggressive promotion of renewable energy, solar + energy storage systems have become an effective solution for improving energy access. However, due to low grid coverage, unstable power supply, and the intermittent nature of solar power generation, high-performance commercial energy storage systems are crucial for providing stable and continuous power in off-grid and weak-grid areas.
215kwh Battery Storage Solution
SCU provided two 100kW/215kWh commercial energy storage systems and an isolation transformer to a rural community in Nigeria. The energy storage system, integrated with the existing solar photovoltaic system, stores excess solar energy generated during the day and releases it at night or on cloudy days. The system also supports intelligent load management and backup power, ensuring continuous, clean electricity for local residents.
Highlights
Advanced Integrated Design: Integrates a BMS (Battery Management System), EMS (Energy Management System), modular PCS, and fire protection system into a compact design, allowing for easy installation and IP54 protection, ensuring stable operation in tropical environments.
Versatile Application: Designed for backup, peak shaving, and grid support, it meets the needs of renewable energy and industrial energy storage systems.
Reliable and Intelligent Operation: Equipped with black start functionality and direct low-voltage connection, the system can quickly start and restore power even in the event of a complete power outage, ensuring uninterrupted operation of critical loads.
High Safety and Long Life: Utilizing stable LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, equipped with an aerosol fire extinguishing system and explosion-proof battery compartment, it boasts a cycle life of over 6,000 cycles.
Flexible Scalability: The modular design supports cabinet expansion, allowing for flexible system scalability based on local load growth, making it suitable for a variety of renewable energy and energy storage scenarios.
Flexible Communications: Equipped with CAN, RS485, and Ethernet communication ports, it allows for easy integration and monitoring.
Project Significance
The implementation of this solar energy storage system not only significantly improves the quality of life for local residents but also reduces reliance on traditional energy sources such as diesel generators, reducing carbon emissions and providing a sustainable and replicable solution for rural energy transformation in Nigeria.
SCU will continue to be committed to providing high-performance, intelligent new energy solutions to users around the world, helping more regions achieve energy independence and green development.