Projects
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Each project showcases our commitment to and innovation, reflecting our team's expertise and dedication. From concept to execution, we take pride in delivering exceptional results that meet our clients' needs. Browse through our portfolio to see how we've brought ideas to life!
Design and Installation of Community Energy System
Solution: Community Energy Storage+ efficiency upgrades
Location: Kinshasa, D.R.Congo
Size: 6,400 Ah/12V Payback: 8,2 years Cost Savings: 17% over system life
GHG avoidance: 629 MT= 132 cars off the road
The community site comprised two residential building structures and a religious dwelling in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The utility company power was not reliable with daily outages lasting 4 hours. The community had been using a backup diesel generator which incurred high operating cost and was loud. So the community leader hired SMIN Power Group to provide an energy solution that was reliable, cost effective and quiet.
First, SMIN Power Group conducted a detailed site visit and interviewed the customer to assess all the needs. Next, SMIN Power Group designed a community energy storage with primary feed from the grid, secondary feed from a rooftop PV, and a backup diesel generator. The community energy storage consisted of a battery bank with (32) 200Ah/12V deep cycle battery cells, a 4.3 kWp rooftop PV, (3) charge-controller with MPPT, (4) 5000W inverters, and the control system.
SMIN power Group also increased the energy efficiency by upgrading lighting. Plus, we developed the cost estimate. SMIN Power Group installed the community energy storage on time and within budget. Long term, the system reduces energy costs by 17% for the community. Our solution is a one-time investment and has a payback of 8,2 years. Our solution provides clean, reliable, cost effective and quiet electricity for the customer. SMIN Power Group is helping the community fight climate change to preserve the Earth for future generations. SMIN Power Group designed and installed a system that will avoid 629 Metric Tons of greenhouse gas emissions over 25 years. According to the USA Environmental Protection Agency, this is equivalent to removing 132 cars off the road for a year. It is also equivalent to avoid the CO2 emissions from 70,802 gallons of gasoline.