Sunfield 2.4 MW Solar Farm

Grid-scale solar and storage delivering 24/7 power to a regional micro-grid.

Northern Energy Co-op Garoua region Jun 1, 2023 — May 10, 2024
Overview

About the project

Engineered for harsh dry-season conditions, the Sunfield array combines 2.4 MW of PV with 1.6 MWh of lithium storage, delivering stable 24/7 power to a regional micro-grid.

2.4MW
PV capacity
1.6MWh
Storage
1,800
Households powered
2 weeks early
Delivery
The work

Challenge, solution, outcome

Challenge

High dust loads and dry-season temperatures in the Garoua region threaten both PV yield and battery life, while the co-op needed dependable round-the-clock supply.

Solution

We specified high-temperature-rated modules, dust-resilient mounting and cleaning regimes, and sized storage against a measured load profile so the micro-grid could ride through evening peaks.

Outcome

Came online two weeks ahead of schedule; performance has matched the model in every reporting period since, supplying 1,800 households.

Delivery

Project timeline

  1. Survey & design

    Completed

    Jun 1, 2023 — Aug 20, 2023

    Solar resource assessment, load profiling, and array layout.

  2. Civil & mounting

    Completed

    Aug 21, 2023 — Dec 15, 2023

    Ground works and dust-resilient ground-mount structures.

  3. PV & storage install

    Completed

    Dec 16, 2023 — Mar 30, 2024

    Module installation, battery integration, and DC/AC wiring.

  4. Controls & commissioning

    Completed

    Mar 31, 2024 — May 10, 2024

    Micro-grid controls, protection settings, and performance commissioning.

The team

Who delivered it

EK

Emmanuel Kondé

Renewable Energy Lead

8 MW+ of installed solar capacity delivered.

PM

Patrick Mbah

Electrical Engineer

Micro-grid controls and protection.

Partners

With

Northern Energy Co-opAfricaPower Group

Tags

Solar Storage Micro-grid Off-grid
Gallery

On site

Images and video from the project.

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