PROJECT 02 · OFF-GRID PV SYSTEM

Off-Grid PV System

An off-grid solar and storage system designed to keep remote banking branches operational for two days without grid power.
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
LOCATION
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Equity Bank DRC
CLIENT
Equity Bank DRC
146 kWp + 723 kWh
SYSTEM SCALE
146 kWp + 723 kWh
Indoor PCS and battery equipment at an off-grid branch.
Overview
Electricity remains scarce in many parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while banking is an essential service. Equity Bank DRC is building off-grid branches to deliver reliable banking services in remote areas. The first phase covered 12 branches completed between 2024 and 2026, with each mini office averaging 160 kW of PV and 700 kWh of storage.
Client Request

01.     Supply 345 kWh of daily energy for Branch No. 2.

02.     Support a highest total load of 24.2 kW.

03.     Design around five available sunlight hours per day.

04.      Provide entirely off-grid power for two days.

Project Solution

—     Solar array — 146 kWp (580 Wp × 252 modules)

—     PCS + MPPT — 150 kW

—     Battery system — 723 kWh (768 V / 314 Ah × 3 sets; 51.2 V / 314 Ah × 45 units)

Site View

Branch rooftop PV array supplying the off-grid system.

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