AAAS energy

Renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa

Services

Agrivoltaics single-axis tracking solar in Gaborone, Botswana

Power for Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

  • Agrivoltaics setup, elevated panel height with bifacial semi-transparant panels
  • Single axis tracking for 30% more output and flexibility for horticulture underneath the panels
  • Research on efficient horticulture system together with Wageningen University
  • BPC power prices around 23 USDc
  • From year one, yearly operational power expenses go down 55%
  • 20 year lease structure with asset management services included
  • No upfront client investment

Agrivoltaics single-axis tracking solar in Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Agrivoltaics setup, 13 MW Single-axis tracking with elevated bifacial panels 
  • Done extensive research on the combination of agriculture and Solar PV. 
  • Single axis tracking for 30% more output and flexibility for horticulture 
  • Operational period of 25 years 

Funding of a solar – battery microgrid in Harare, Zimbabwe

  • Operating grid independently, with a solar – battery microgrid designed and built by Solar By Design. 
  • Hardware components are BYD batteries and Fronius Solar Energy inverters 
  • A quality Victron energy based system that integrates all components. 
  • AAAS energy strives to make a change in the ongoing energy crisis in the region by funding projects of this magnitude.

Agrivoltaics single-axis tracking solar in Kurland, South Africa

  • Agrivoltaics setup, elevated panel height with bifacial panels 
  • Single axis tracking for 30% more output and flexibility for horticulture 
  • Collaborating with SunbioSys, we leveraged our combined strengths on this project.
  • Done extensive research on the combination of agriculture and Solar PV.
Agrivoltaics single-axis tracking solar in Kurland, South Africa

Solar PV powered irrigation pump system in Gashora, Rwanda

  • Solar Irrigation pump for 20 hectare onion farm completely off grid 
  • Innovative financing solar pv plus irrigation
  • Direct solar drive with Lorentz Pump 
  • The innovative water pump system ensures this farmer has consistent access to water

Solar PV project combined with a water purification system in Gaborone, Botswana

  • Water purification system is fully running on the solar installation. 
  • The system can purify 11.000 litre per hour
  • Solar has a turnkey installation with 24/7 surveillance 
  • Can produce enough drinkable water for 30.000 people per year