Location: Suburban Mombasa, Kenya.
Product delivered: SolaraBox 40ft solar container.
Quantity: 6 units.
Solution: Turnkey solar container solution (supply, integration, EMS, commissioning).
Type of container | 40 Feet High Cube Open Side |
External Dimensions (L*w*H/mm) | 12192*2438*2896(L'W'H/mm) |
Total weight (Tons) | 22.5 |
Compatibility(option 1) Orientation | Off-grid / hybrid / micro-grid modes |
Solar Panel Type | N Type i-Topcon |
Solar Panel Power(Pmaxwp) | 500W per module Tier 1 |
String capacity(Pmax/kwp) | 168.00 KWP |
Output Power Volt.¤t(V/Hz) | 220/380,230/400,3L/N/PE or 3L/PE |
Inverter Brand | GOODWE/SINENG |
Certification | TÜV tested, CE-certified |
The EPC faced multiple constraints that made our solar container solution the clear choice. The local municipal grid was extremely fragile — frequent blackouts and severe voltage swings that couldn't support camp life or light construction loads. The schedule was tight and required a plug-and-play option; building a traditional power plant would take too long and running diesel generators would create unacceptable noise, pollution, and fuel logistics. Pulling cables and transformers from the nearest grid point carried prohibitive costs and connection fees. Finally, the owner and EPC had clear ESG targets and wanted a solution that reduced the project's carbon footprint. For all these reasons they selected our solar container solution.
SolaraBox solar container solution combined design rigor, product performance, and overseas support. We supplied full load calculations, shadow studies, generation modelling, and a practical grid-interface plan — the kind of engineering detail an EPC needs to approve a site power plan. Our 40ft mobile solar container uses high-efficiency PV modules and an intelligent storage system whose energy density and thermal performance meet the local climate. Crucially, we backed the offering with a clear warranty and overseas after-sales support, removing the EPC's maintenance risk. That combination made our solar container solution the trusted choice.
The camp's measured daily consumption ranged between 550 and 650 kWh/day, covering accommodation lighting, air conditioning, hot water, kitchens, and light construction tools. We sized the SolaraBox configuration to meet this profile with headroom for peaks and redundancy. Under standard clear sky conditions the combined system produces 680 kWh/day and charges the batteries to cover night and overcast periods — in short, our solar container solution met the camp's daily energy needs and provided resilience.
We presented the EPC with a straight cost comparison. The diesel generator option was estimated at roughly USD 3,500 per month, based on local fuel prices, generator consumption, and expected maintenance. Our SolaraBox solar container solution yields an estimated operating cost of approximately USD 1,200 per month when accounting for depreciation and routine maintenance. That equates to about 65% monthly savings in energy expenses for the project — a compelling commercial case for the EPC and the owner.
Production of the six units, including integration and factory testing, was completed in 40 days. Sea freight to the customer site took 35 days. Once on site the SolaraBox mobile solar container line required only a light, compacted level pad — no poured concrete foundations — drastically cutting civils time and cost. The PV arrays are adjustable; the site team set a 15° tilt and oriented the arrays to the north for optimal insolation (Kenya is south of the equator). From arrival to energized operation, the whole cluster was offloaded, positioned, interconnected, and commissioned in 6 hours — demonstrating true plug-and-play capability of the solar container solution.
During a sunny standard test day the cluster produced 680 kWh, fully covering the camp's needs and charging storage for overnight use. The EMS provided load smoothing and protected the camp from local grid instability. The rapid deployment and immediate full-load operation proved decisive for the EPC, which needed predictable, secure power while main grid extension was not feasible.
This case shows how a purpose-built solar container solution helped an EPC deliver reliable, clean, and cost-effective power for a remote camp in Kenya. The system matched the EPC's technical needs and schedule, cut monthly energy spending by around 65%, and delivered immediate, resilient power.
If you read this case and would like to explore a similar solar container solution for your EPC project, feel free to contact us. We will review your load profile, site constraints, and schedule and respond immediately with a tailored proposal and next steps. Contact us today and let SolaraBox show how a mobile solar container solution can keep your project on time, on budget, and aligned with your ESG goals.
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