The meeco Group completes first off-grid residential system in Angola

 

30kW / 80kWh Project Angola meeco

30 kW/80 kWh solar hybrid installation reduces diesel generator use by 80 percent

Zug/Luanda. The Swiss-based meeco Group has finalized its first sun2liveTM off-grid installation in Angola, situated in Praia do Sangano near Cabo Ledo, 120 km south of Luanda. This turnkey installation, which combines a 30 kWp solar photovoltaic generator and an 80 kWh lithium battery system, supported by a structure custom-built on-site, is a perfect example of a sun2liveTM energy solution. The newly installed 24/7 solar and energy storage residential system, which includes a 65 kWh back up generator, now allows the owner to be fully self-sufficient and carbon free when it comes to power supply and energy management.

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Angola homeowner chooses solar and energy storage over diesel

The meeco Group to install off-grid solar PV and lithium storage system near Luanda

ZUG/LUANDA. In June 2013, a private homeowner living 100 km south of Luanda – Angola, will be among the first ones in the country to live fully off the grid without the use of diesel.  Thanks to a solution, developed and installed by The meeco Group and combining solar photovoltaic (PV) energy generation with the latest lithium storage system, the family house will become completely self-sufficient. The Swiss renewable energy group has been in charge of the entire planning, procurement and on-site installation of this project including the logistics.

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Africa, 2012 Solar Market Report

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Growing activities in the African market for The meeco Group last year

Present in South Africa since 2006, in Mauritius since the first quarter of 2012 and regularly present in Angola for the last 4 years, The meeco Group’s focus in the Indian Ocean and African markets has gained importance.  In fact, the swiss-based clean energy specialist has been very active in the region, developing projects and partnerships in South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Morocco, Jordan, Nigeria, Yemen, Tanzania and Gambia.  “We have always considered the African market as one of the most promising markets in the solar industry”, explains Dieter Trutschler, Sales Director for The meeco Group.

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The meeco Group present at FILDA, Angola’s largest exhibition

Solar off-grid, mobile and latest energy storage solutions in Luanda From July 17 to 22, Luanda hosts the 29th edition of FILDA, the largest international exhibition in Angola. In a country of relentless economic expansion and great natural resources, FILDA is the only tradeshow to gather a wide range of growing industries among which can … Read more

30 kW photovoltaic sun2live solution in Angola

The meeco Group to install 30 kW solar and 80 kWh energy storage solution The meeco Group has successfully agreed a transaction for what will be the first sun2liveTM project in Angola (South West Africa). In a country with some of the best yearly solar radiation values, the installation will combine 30 kW of photovoltaic … Read more

The meeco Group at FILDA 2011 (Angola)

From July 19 to 24, The meeco Group was present at the 28th FILDA edition, the largest exhibition in Angola. For the second year in a row, The meeco Group has showcased the latest solar and energy storage technologies at FILDA, namely the already known sun2go portable power solutions, the sunGrid off-grid energy solutions and … Read more

The meeco Group participates in “Feira Constroi Angola“ at FILDA in Luanda, Angola

Please find some impressions from The meeco Group’s participation in the “Feira Constroi Angola“ from the 14th to the 17th of October 2010 in Luanda, Angola below. Representing The meeco Group, and in cooperation with our local partner Sol X, Lda., Mr. Peer-Olav Schmidt successfully promoted our range of oursunTM clean energy solutions—the sun2goTM portable … Read more

The meeco Group and SOLMAIOR, Lda. sign cooperative agreement – Companies agree to jointly develop clean energy projects in Africa

The meeco Group, a Swiss company with offices worldwide, and the Portuguese company SOLMAIOR, Lda., are pleased to announce its cooperation in developing, constructing, and maintaining small and large-scale renewable energy projects. This collaboration combines The meeco Groups leadership in clean energy with SOLMAIOR s energy infrastructure and project management capabilities.

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