Ensol

50kw solar hybrid micro-grid to electrify Mpale village

The project dealt with a privately operated solar hybrid micro-grid supplying to more than 250 households and community and productive services (schools, shops, carpentry, health center, etc). It featured a stand-alone plant with storage capacity and standard 3-phases low voltage distribution grid. The operator was in charge the O&M, the management of the basic energy services for the households not connected (charging station for mobile, lanterns, etc) and the implementation of demand side management for a smart and interactive management of the energy service.

Read a lesson learnt: Managing grid extensions in Tanzania

Outcome and Impact:

During the project period 60 households were connected to the grid and 75 were awaiting connection at the close of the project. 3 permanent employees and 404 temporary employees were hired.

Project Developer

Location

Tanzania

Total Project Budget

EUR 418 257

EEP Africa Financing

EUR 263 502

Sector

Hybrid

Type

Demonstration project

Project Period

2015 - 2017