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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
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Solar Microgrid Powers Remote Agricultural Community in East Africa
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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