The solar system will provide 55% of the daytime power needs of Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana while remaining connected to the grid and other power sources.

Daystar Power has commissioned a 532kWp grid-tied solar system at the Tema factory of Nexans, a leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and energy solutions.

Daystar Power installed  918 PV modules in a fully ground-mounted system, its first in Ghana. The system generates 47.7 MWh of electricity per year, providing 55% of daytime power. The solar system seamlessly integrates with grid power and generators using an ENcombi  controller to ensure 99.9% uptime and allow for preventive maintenance.

“Companies in Ghana face the pressing need to decarbonise their operations. Nexans is a great example of how companies can adopt solar energy to meet their carbon emissions targets and drive energy cost savings,” said Victor Ezenwoko, Ghana Country Head of Daystar Power, “We couldn’t be prouder to have our first ground-mounted system in Ghana located in the country’s leading manufacturing hub.”

This new solar system that will partly power its Ghana factory’s operations reflects Nexans’ commitment to decarbonising its global operations.

“At Nexans Kabelmetal, we are committed to integrating sustainable energy solutions into our operations, and this new solar system is a significant step towards achieving our environmental goals. Our partnership with Daystar Power exemplifies our dedication to innovation and sustainability as we work towards our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050” said Alexander Quarcoopome, CEO of Nexans Kabelmetal.

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ABOUT DAYSTAR POWER

Daystar Power is a leading off-grid power service provider, offering hybrid power solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in sub-Saharan Africa. Daystar Power’s solutions “Solar-as-a-Service” (100% solar power) and “Power-as-a-Service” (hybrid power solutions with battery storage) provide clean and reliable power while significantly reducing clients’ overall power costs.

Daystar Power’s clients pay a flat monthly fee or a variable tariff (per kilowatt hour) for premium power services, which include a power audit and assessment of energy needs, a bespoke proposal, installation, and full operation & maintenance. Clients do not incur any capital expenditure and do not pay up-front costs. By outsourcing the management of their power systems, Daystar Power clients can focus on running their core businesses.

Founded in 2017, by the African venture builder Sunray Ventures, Daystar Power counts the region’s leading industrial and commercial companies among its client base and is active in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Togo, Tanzania, and South Africa. With over 400 projects completed in seven countries, Daystar has 100MW of power-generating assets. Daystar Power is part of the Shell Group.

Find out more at http://www.daystar-power.com