2.4 MW off-grid solar-storage microgrid in Tamanrasset, Algeria
ClientSonelgaz
IndustryOff-grid power
LocationTamanrasset, Algeria
System capacity2.4 MWp / 6 MWh
Results
- −78%Diesel use
- 99.6%Power availability
- 3,100 tCO₂ avoided / yr
Summary: Off-grid supply for a desert community cut diesel use by 78% and reached 99.6% availability.
The site sits deep in the Sahara, where the legacy diesel generators were costly and unreliable. TradeGo delivered a 2.4 MWp PV + 6 MWh off-grid microgrid with 500 kW PCS units and an STS static transfer switch.
Highlights
- Solar-storage-diesel coordination for maximum PV use
- STS transfers between sources within 20 ms
- Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance
After commissioning, diesel use fell 78% and availability rose to 99.6%.
