Two hybrid solar systems with capacities of 30 kVA and 46.4 kWp deployed for the Norwegian Refugee Council in Goma (North Kivu)
GoShop has installed two three-phase hybrid solar power plants with a total capacity of 46.4 kWp for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Goma. This reliable and sustainable solution guarantees the security of their operations, ensures the continuity of humanitarian missions, and drastically reduces dependence on generators.
50%
CO2 reduction
50%
energy saving
6.000
tons produced every year
In complex operating environments such as North Kivu, reliable energy is essential to ensure the continuity of humanitarian missions. Frequent power outages and dependence on generators make operations costly and difficult to maintain.
In order to secure its activities in Goma, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) called on GoShop Energy to design and deploy two three-phase hybrid solar power plants on its local infrastructure.
A total of 46.4 kWp of solar capacity was installed at two strategic sites: the NRC's administrative office and guest house.
These installations now provide a reliable, silent, and sustainable energy supply for humanitarian teams operating in the field.
A Strategic Dual Installation in Goma
The two solar systems were designed to optimize solar energy use while ensuring continuity of critical loads thanks to a hybrid architecture integrating lithium storage and smart monitoring. The total installed capacity is 46.4 kWp spread across two sites.
1. Administrative Office (20.88 kWc)
Production
- 36 monocrystalline solar panels of 580 W
- Total power of 20.88 kWp,
Conversion:
- 3 10 kVA converters in three-phase
- Total power: 30 kVA
Storage:
- 5 BYD lithium batteries
- storage capacity: 25 kWh
Control:
2 Victron MPPT RS 450/200 regulators
This system ensures a continuous power supply to the site's administrative equipment, IT systems, and critical infrastructure.
2. Guest House (25.52 kWc)
The second system is installed on the guest house used by NRC teams and visitors.
Production:
- 44 solar panels of 580 W,
- total power of 25.52 kWp,
Conversion:
- 3 of 10 kVA converters in three-phase
- Total power: 30 kVA
Storage:
- 2 BYD lithium batteries
- Total capacity: 30.72 kWh
Control:
- 2 RS 450/200 regulators
- 1 SmartSolar 250/100 regulator,
This installation ensures a stable power supply for the site's accommodation infrastructure and essential equipment.
Hybrid architecture for reliable energy
Both systems have been designed using intelligent hybrid architecture, enabling them to:
- Prioritize the use of solar energy
- Store excess energy in lithium batteries
- Secure critical loads in the event of low solar production
This approach significantly reduces dependence on generators, while ensuring the energy continuity necessary for humanitarian operations.
Real-time supervision and monitoring
The installations are supervised via the Victron Energy ecosystem, thanks to the following solutions:
- Cerbo GX
- VRM (Victron Remote Management)
This infrastructure enables:
- Real-time performance monitoring
- Detailed analysis of production and consumption
- Proactive preventive maintenance
GoShop Energy teams can thus quickly detect and correct any anomalies before they impact NRC operations.
Results and impact
Thanks to these two hybrid solar power plants, the NRC facilities in Goma now benefit from:
Enhanced energy continuity:
Administrative and logistical operations can continue without interruption despite instability in the local power grid,
Significant reduction in dependence on diesel:
Solar energy reduces the use of generators and associated costs,
A more stable and quieter working environment:
Solar power improves working conditions for on-site teams,
A sustainable energy solution:
The integration of photovoltaic and lithium storage technologies helps reduce the environmental footprint of operations.
Thanks to GoShop Energy's expertise, the stability of our operations is now assured. Investing in these two solar power plants is not only an ecological choice, it is a strategic decision that guarantees the efficiency of our teams in a complex environment. It saves time and money, and above all, it ensures the safety of our mission. has he confirmed to us
GoShop Energy's expertise at the service of organizations for over 40 years, GoShop Energy has been supporting companies, institutions, and humanitarian organizations in the design and deployment of reliable and sustainable energy solutions. Our teams of engineers design customized systems adapted to the most demanding operational environments.
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Products used in this project
SmartSolar MPPT 250/100-MC4 VE.Can
