Agriculture
January 15, 2024
SolarNow Welcome Pack
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Updated on January 15, 2024
·Created on October 5, 2018
Available in Uganda and Kenya and distributed by SolarNow, this solar home system consists of 4 solar panels, 4 batteries, a controller and an inverter.
Distributed by the Uganda-based company SolarNow, the 1 kWp Pack provides home lightning through an energy system composed of 4 solar panels (250 Wp/each), 4 batteries (200 Ah/each), a controller (50 A PWM, 24 V) and an inverter (1,6 kW, 24 V). The system can be upgraded depending on the users need by adding a solar panel, a battery and other solar products (radio torch, lightpack, TV, and more) and comes with a 5-years free service from the day of purchase.
SolarNow operation center is based in Kampala, Uganda, however, the 1kWp Pack along with SolarNow products can be purchased in Uganda and Kenya. This video illustrates the SolarNow mission in Uganda.
Target SDGs
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
SolarNow.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include M-KOPA IV Solar Home System and Barefoot Connect 620.
Manufacturing/Building Method
SolarNow's products are designed in the Netherlands and developed and manufactured in China so as to have an affordable product without compromising on quality.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
Users can obtain it directly from the manufacturer by requesting the product, both in Uganda and Kenya.
Distributions to Date Status
There is no information about this specific product, however, according to SolarNow, they have over 25,000 clients in Uganda and Kenya with 1,500,000 Wp installed.
Description of power outputs
N/A
Description of light points
N/A
Total lighting service (lumen-hours per solar-day)
N/A
Peak power rating (Wp)
1000 Wp
Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)
800 000 mAh
Nominal battery voltage (V)
Unknown
Battery type
Unknown
User replaceable battery (yes/no)
Unknown
Remote system diagnostics (yes/no)
Unknown
Payment structure
Pay-as-you-go or credit payplan period of up to 24 months
Mobile service required (yes/no)
Yes
Design Specifications
Design specifications include the polycrystalline silicon solar panel with 250 Wp/each (1 kWp in total), 4 batteries of 200 Ah each, a 50 A PWM 24V Controller and a 1.6 kW and 24 V inverter.
Technical Support
Technical support is provided by the manufacturer.
Replacement Components
Unknown.
Lifecycle
All SolarNow's products have 5-years warranty, including the power station, the wiring, switches, charge controller and all installation materials, and except of electrical appliances (e.g inverter, radio, USB hub, lights, TV, etc.) that have a 1-year warranty. Solar panels have a 20-year lifecycle.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
SolarNow works for promoting solar energy solutions in East Africa, mainly in Ugandan and Kenyan regions lacking electricity. The organization aims to reach this market through flexible credit options.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown.
Safety
Electrical installation and control guidelines provided by SolarNow must be followed to avoid electrical shocks.
Complementary Technical Systems
SolarNow provides a wide variety of solar solutions specifically for households, small business, farming and corporate solutions that can be upgraded to meet the energy needs in any case.
Academic Research and References
There is no academic research on this specific product, however, Chaurey, A. and Kandapal, T.C. give a review on solar home systems for rural electrification:
Chaurey, A., Kandapal, T.C., A techno-economic comparison of rural electrification based on solar home systems and PV microgrids. Energy Policy. Volume 38, Issue 6, Pages 3118-3129. June 2010.
SolarNow BV – Uganda | Kenya. n.d. www.solarnow.eu.
Contact Us. n.d. www.solarnow.eu.
About Us. n.d. www.solarnow.eu.
Compliance with regulations
All SolarNow products meet international quality standards.
Evaluation methods
Unknown
Other Information
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