
The Central African Republic is rich in sunlight resources, but its power grid infrastructure is weak, which seriously affects economic development and people's livelihood electricity consumption. The 25MW photovoltaic + energy storage integrated project we designed for the country aims to build a highly reliable, intelligently controlled clean energy power system to provide 24-hour stable power supply for mining areas, towns and key facilities.
1. Project Core Challenges and Solutions
Challenge 1: The power grid is fragile and cannot support large-scale renewable energy grid connection
✅ Solution:
Photovoltaic storage off-grid/microgrid mode: Photovoltaic power generation is used to supply the load first, and excess electricity is stored in the energy storage system, with diesel generators as backup.
Intelligent dispatching system: dynamically optimizes charging and discharging strategies, reducing diesel consumption by more than 30%.
Challenge ② High temperature, high humidity, and dust affect equipment life
✅ Solution:
Photovoltaic modules: Double-sided power generation is used to adapt to high temperature and high humidity environments, with an annual attenuation rate of <0.5%.
Energy storage system: The temperature control system ensures stable operation at -20℃~50℃, and the service life is ≥6000 cycles.
Box-type substation: IP54 protection level, dust-proof and moisture-proof design, key components are made of stainless steel.
Challenge 3: Insufficient local operation and maintenance capabilities
✅ Solution:
Remote monitoring platform: real-time monitoring of power generation, battery health status, grid frequency, etc., supporting PC/mobile terminal viewing.
Local team training: Provide French technical manuals + on-site operation training to ensure basic operation and maintenance autonomy.
Challenge ④ Tight project cycle and fast delivery required
✅ Solution:
Pre-installed integrated solution: modular design of photovoltaic brackets, inverters, and energy storage systems to reduce on-site installation time.
Cooperative warehousing shortens equipment transportation cycle.
2. System core configuration
Subsystem | Technical Solution |
Photovoltaic array | 25MW bifacial monocrystalline modules (545Wp/module), with optimized tilt angle design to improve power generation efficiency in low light conditions |
Energy Storage System | 10MWh lithium iron phosphate battery (liquid cooling) + 1500V high-voltage energy storage PCS, supporting black start (Black Start) |
Power Transformation and Distribution System | 35kV box-type booster station (photovoltaic side) + 10kV intelligent switch cabinet (energy storage grid-connected side) |
Energy Management | AI dispatching system (PV prediction + load management), supports French/English operation interface |
Backup power supply | 2×2MW diesel generator sets (low noise design), frequency modulation coordinated with energy storage |
3. Technical highlights
High reliability design
The energy storage system supports seamless switching (<10ms), ensuring that critical loads (such as hospitals and communication base stations) are not disconnected from power supply.
The photovoltaic inverter has a PID repair function, which automatically restores component performance at night and extends its life.
Localization Adaptation
It complies with the Central African Republic SEL (Société d'Énergie du Liban) grid-connected standards and can be switched to off-grid mode.
Anti-animal gnawing design: cable sleeve + box body anti-rat board, adapt to the African wild environment.
Intelligent Operation and Maintenance
Digital twin system: 3D visualization of power station operation status and automatic location of abnormalities
Supports multi-energy synergy of "photovoltaic + energy storage + diesel engine" to maximize the utilization rate of clean energy.
4. Why choose us?
✔ African new energy experience: 200MW+ photovoltaic and energy storage projects have been built in sub-Saharan Africa.
✔ Full industry chain services: From feasibility study, EPC to operation and maintenance, we provide "turnkey" solutions.