Case StudySolar Energy
Solar Microgrid Powers Remote Agricultural Community in East Africa
Euronet deployed a 120 kWp solar microgrid with battery storage for a remote farming cooperative in Kenya, delivering reliable electricity to 400 households and boosting crop output by 35%.
- Client
- Farming Cooperative
- Location
- Kenya, East Africa
- Published
- Mar 10, 2026
J
James Odhiambo
5 min read
The Challenge
The cooperative had no grid connection and relied on diesel generators costing $4,000/month. Irrigation and cold storage were unreliable.
The Solution
A 120 kWp PV array with 240 kWh lithium battery storage, SMA inverters, and a prepaid smart metering system for household billing.
Results
- 400 households electrified off-grid
- 35% increase in crop output via reliable irrigation
- Diesel fuel costs eliminated — saving $48K/year
- CO₂ emissions reduced by 96 tonnes annually
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