- KarmSolar will develop a microgrid solution in the agricultural sector in Farafra, Egypt.
- The project will allow for around 60% solar penetration aiming to reach 100% in three years.
Solar power developer KarmSolar will develop a microgrid solution using solar PV panels and battery energy storage with a diesel backup in the agricultural sector in Farafra, Egypt.
The electricity distributor announced the development of the Farafra Solar Grid, its second grid solution to cover 100% of clients’ load (after the MArsa Alam Solar Grid). Phase 1 of the Farafra Solar Grid will consist of a 3.4MWp solar PV station, 3.7 MVA diesel generators and a 4 MWh/1MW solar battery storage system established under KarmSolar’s SPV.
The project will allow for around 60% solar penetration aiming to reach 100% in three years. This should allow a total of approximately 5,200 tons of CO2 emissions to be offset per year.
The Farafra Solar Grid is a first-of-its-kind microgrid solution that uses solar PV panels, a battery storage system and diesel generators in a centralised setup. It will operate under a usufruct agreement, then distribute the generated electricity to the different off-takers.
The current clients for Phase 1 are Juhayna and Nawa for Agricultural Investment, with room for future expansion to other operational clients in this area. The plan is for Farafra Solar Grid to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2023.