Our client had clear motivations for choosing us. First, local UAE policy and national environmental targets required more clean energy deployment. Second, the economics of Energy Arbitrage in the UAE are strong, with good returns from grid trading. Third, mining operations in the region often require fast, flexible, and mobile power solutions — exactly what our mobile solar container can provide. Because of our strong track record in more than 60 countries, our brand reputation in the Middle East, and our proven performance, the client chose SolaraBox.
Project location: the United Arab Emirates
Daily generation: 4,500 kWh/day per container.
What SolaraBox Provide: six 40ft on-grid solar container units working together in parallel to deliver the full site demand.
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) | 22.17 |
Compatibility(option 1) Orientation | AC output with inverter Any ozimuth by container |
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 |
We worked with the client’s real fuel price data. Diesel in the UAE is $0.724 per liter. Each liter can produce about 4 kWh of electricity. This means the diesel generation cost is $0.181 per kWh. By contrast, the cost of solar generation through our system is $0.05 per kWh.
Let’s look at the numbers. For the client’s daily load of 4,032 kWh:
Diesel: requires 1,008 liters, costing $729.79/day.
Solar: $201.60/day.
Daily saving: $528.19/day.
That is just for the client’s basic daily demand. With our full solution of six containers, the scale is much larger. Each 40 ft mobile solar container generates 4,500 kWh/day. Six units combined produce 27,000 kWh/day. If that full output replaces diesel, the numbers look like this:
Diesel: $4,887.00/day.
Solar: $1,350.00/day.
Saving: $3,537.00/day.
This direct cost advantage is the foundation of the Energy Arbitrage case.
Our production cycle was 40 days, followed by 15 days shipping to the UAE. Before shipping, each unit was fully tested: solar array unfolding, inverter commissioning, EMS configuration.
Each unit arrives fully tested and ready to connect, so the client can put it to work right away. On site, they simply link the containers in parallel through a common bus and centralized cabinet. The built-in EMS then gives them full controls. Clients can easily switch modes depending on need: powering their own base load, feeding the grid, or supplying rental service for mining operations. The parallel setup also means they can service one container without shutting down the others, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
Deployment is straightforward. Clients only need a compacted level ground. The solar arrays are oriented south for maximum sun exposure, and installation takes about six hours for placement and connection. By the end of the day, they already have reliable power flowing.
The client reported that from day one, the system was stable, with no quality issues.
The client has two main use cases:
Energy Arbitrage: During normal operation, the six containers run daily. The system covers the client’s own load of 4,032 kWh/day, and the rest of the production is sold into the grid or shifted to higher-price hours. The EMS optimizes when and how the export happens to maximize the return from Energy Arbitrage.
Rental to mining operations: When the mine needs temporary capacity, the client rents out one or more containers. Thanks to the fast-deploy design, the container can be transported, placed, and activated within hours. This flexibility adds a second revenue stream without compromising the client’s Energy Arbitrage business.
This Case shows how SolaraBox mobile solar container can deliver clean, reliable power while supporting Energy Arbitrage and flexible rental models. We are grateful for the client’s trust. Our commitment is always to put the customer first — delivering solutions that meet real energy challenges and align with both economic and environmental goals.
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