Case Studies
1044kWh Solar Battery Storage Hybrid Microgrid Solution for Agricultural Processing Facility in Kenya
LVK provided a 1044kWh Commercial & Industrial Battery Energy Storage System (C&I BESS) solution for an agricultural processing facility in Kenya. The project integrates solar PV, battery storage, diesel generator coordination, and intelligent EMS technology to improve power reliability, reduce diesel dependency, and optimize renewable energy utilization for industrial operations.
Capacity
1044kWh
Power
500kW
Commissioning Time
2025
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Application Type
Industrial Park
Delivery Model
EXW/FOB
Project Overview
Project Background
LVK provided a 1044kWh Commercial & Industrial Battery Energy Storage System (C&I BESS) solution for an agricultural processing facility in Kenya. The project integrates solar PV, battery storage, diesel generator coordination, and intelligent EMS technology to improve power reliability, reduce diesel dependency, and optimize renewable energy utilization for industrial operations.
Customer Needs
Unstable Grid Supply Many industrial facilities in Kenya experience frequent power interruptions and voltage fluctuations, which may affect production stability and equipment operation. High Diesel Generation Costs Businesses relying on diesel generators face increasing fuel costs, maintenance expenses, and carbon emissions. Solar Energy Mismatch Traditional solar systems may waste excess daytime solar generation when production and consumption are not synchronized.
Application Focus
Industrial Park
Solution Design
Integrated ESS Design For Site Operations
LVK developed a hybrid microgrid energy storage solution combining solar PV, battery storage, diesel generation, and intelligent EMS control.
The system achieves:
Solar priority operation Battery energy optimization Diesel generator coordination Reliable backup power Improved renewable energy utilization
System Architecture
Coordinated Power Flow
Industrial Park
Results & Benefits
Project Outcomes
Reduced Diesel Dependency Reduced diesel generator operating hours and improved fuel efficiency.
Improved Power Reliability Provided stable backup power during grid interruptions to maintain industrial operations.
Higher Solar Utilization Stored excess solar energy and increased renewable energy usage.
Better Energy Management Enabled intelligent monitoring and automatic charging and discharging control through LVK EMS.