African Energy

10/22/2024

For over two decades, African Energy has consistently provided reliable solar equipment to the best installers in Africa. Our unwavering commitment and dedication to this cause have made a significant impact on the African solar industry. If you have been a part of this journey or have witnessed our contribution, we humbly request your vote to acknowledge our efforts.

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10/21/2024

We just wrapped up the Nigeria Energy Solar Show in Lagos, an exhilarating three-day event in one of the world's most populous cities.

By showcasing the Weco Batteries 5k3 XP dual voltage battery, we shared with installers and the public that quality matters when a household or an institution invests scarce resources into a backup power solution. Like any investment, it is key to consider amortizing the installed solar equipment's cost over the equipment's life cycle, rather than the upfront cost in respect to a customer's ROI. The 5k3 XP was the star of the show. Some features of this battery include:

✅The elegant Italian design
✅Unmatched reliability
✅ The versatility that makes it a preferred option for installers around the globe

We thank everyone who visited our stand, and our heartfelt gratitude goes to every installer out there who contributes to the resilience of our nascent RE sector by helping consumers invest in reliable equipment. IT'S A CAUSE WORTH YOUR TIME!

10/03/2024

We are excited to share that we will hosting a Weco Batteries training at the Nigeria Energy this October. See below for more details.

04/24/2024

It is with sad hearts that we share the news of the tragic passing of our beloved friend and long-time partner from Uganda. Mr. Kimbowa Emmy from Kampala (Uganda), the founder of Energy System Limited.

He was killed in a road accident along with his son Jonathan Kimbowa and nephew Calvin Ssewajje on 18th April 2024. Emmy has been an inspirational figure in the East African solar sector for over 20 years. His charisma, selfless character, and industrious vision will always inspire us to be better humans.

Today, we pause our Depot activity to pay tribute to Mr. Kimbowa Emmy, not only as the trailblazer of the Uganda solar sector but also as a dear friend and brother who inspired us to initiate the solar Depot program that makes high-quality equipment available to installers across Sub-Saharan Africa.

We are deeply grateful for the few years we shared with Emmy, his approach to elevating our nascent solar industry, and his God-given ability to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves.

Emmy, Jonathan, and Calvin, we love you. May God grant you kind admittance to his heavenly kingdom.

See you soon!

03/04/2024

Dear Solar installers, what you do matters; you save lives and improve this world!

February was eye-opening and inspiring for me and the AE team. We visited and spent quality time with solar installers across Africa from Nairobi to Lusaka, Abuja, Accra, Arusha, Conakry, Dar Salaam, Monrovia, Ouagadougou, Yaoundé, culminating at the Powerelec Nigeria 2024 conference in Lagos. I was happy to see some of my old friends like Chris, whom I haven't seen since he hosted me in Juba 11 years ago; Mr. Dotun Tokun, the solar trailblazer in Nigeria; and new friends like Femi Adeyemo, who is pushing the solar beyond national boundaries, and many more incredible people. These men and women work tirelessly to make reliable energy a reality for many African communities.

Everywhere we went, our team was eager to listen and share the experience gained in the last 6 years since Lithium ESS and high-frequency all-one-inverters became common in the market.

We compared notes with installers and shared the lessons learned about lithium BESS, what works and what doesn’t, and why lead acid batteries continue to play an essential role in the residential market. Together, we explored the different features of ESS and almost unanimously concluded that not all lithium batteries are created equal, and we have a responsibility to educate our clients and partners. Installers recounted stories of how they have learned to manage clients’ expectations regarding batteries that are not designed to release the energy fast to match the installed inverter capacity (e.g., a 5kWh battery connected to a 5kw inverter).

Most importantly, everyone we met appreciates the symbiotic relations in the community of African solar installers that organically grew out of many years of technical training we’ve done with the help of our partners MK Battery - MK Powered Surrette Battery Company Limited Weco Batteries Morningstar Corporation Grundfos, and many others who have selflessly shared their expertise with African solar companies for the past 20 years.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to technicians who often climb on roofs in the scorching heat or risk their lives driving on dangerous roads (or no roads) to bring power to hospitals, schools, telecoms, offices, and many households all over Africa.

02/29/2024

Thank you to the solar technicians who joined us for African Energy’s advanced Weco lithium ESS training in Abuja this week. We had teams from a number of Nigeria’s leading solar companies and we send our sincere thanks to our gracious host Intertrade Ltd. for providing an excellent training venue.
Technicians learned the importance of choosing a high-quality lithium battery capable of delivering power at a 1C rating like the Weco 5K3 XP. This 1C rating enables end-users to use the full capacity of their battery in 1 hour. And just as important, a 1C rated battery can also be fully recharged in 1 hour. This offers a significant cost savings for systems relying on generators for charging. Batteries rated at 0.5C can Not start load sizes beyond half their capacity and require twice the amount of time to recharge. This hits end-users hard as their generator fuel costs rise exponentially.
The Weco 5k3 XP backed by a 10 year warranty is the strongest, most versatile dual-voltage lithium battery on the market and we are proud to be supporting our partners across Africa with this ESS solution.
Weco Batteries

02/26/2024

It was a great to see many of our long-time friends and partners at Nigeria (Lagos). At the exhibition we showcased the Weco 5k3 XP, the most versatile dual-voltage lithium battery for residential and commercial energy storage.
At , we connected two live Weco systems, one working in low-voltage and the other in high-voltage. We heard success stories from installers in Nigeria who are using the 5k3 XP battery for a wide range of energy storage applications. These range from data centers, homes, offices, and schools to hospitals, telecoms, , and PUE. Installers like Weco because it's simple and reliable. Distributors like Weco because its versatility allows them to stock one battery model and use it to serve almost every customer.
It's a phenomenal battery!
We sincerely thank the organizers AFSIA, our many Nigerian partners who have been on this journey with us for 22 years, and our team, especially Salisu Abdullahi, who directs our Nigerian solar depot.

02/19/2024

Be sure to come see us in Stand B8. Let's talk about the unmatched expandability of the WeCo 5K3 XP dual voltage lithium battery, solar pumping, and more. If you are a solar installer, project developer, or NGO, come see how we can help you.

Discover innovative and affordable solutions in Solar, Renewable, Storage, Power and Electrical Sectors.

150 Global brands to engage

7 FREE Conference Sessions to enlighten

50 Top Speakers to get inspired

6000 Buyers / Trade Visitors for business

1000 Delegates to network

POWERELEC NIGERIA 2024 brings together the key stakeholders from Solar, Renewable energy, Power, Electricals, Finance, Technology, Government, Academia, and Wider Society from all over the world, from 20-22 Feb 2024 at the Landmark Centre, , .

Register for FREE today at www.powerelecafrica.com

02/16/2024

If you are a solar installer looking for reliable equipment to build your reputation, a project developer looking for equipment to implement your next project at lower LCOE, or an NGO looking for ideas to support your next project proposal, don’t miss this opportunity!

What to expect at B8 when you visit Powerelec on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

At our stand, you will find the premium brands of solar equipment that we stock in 10 major African cities.
You will witness the unmatched expandability of the WeCo 5k3 XP dual voltage lithium battery (the 1st dual voltage 5kwh battery in the industry) working in high-voltage or low-voltage configurations, and its seamless compatibility with most inverters in the market. WeCo is one of the few batteries in the 5kWh capacity range that can deliver the full 5kW of energy in 1 hour. When you use WeCo 5k3 XP, your 5kw inverters can support a 5kw load as they were designed to.

And there is more!!!! If you are into solar water pumping, visit us to see a range of pumps we offer and get a 5-minute session on designing a solar-powered pump solution with Moise, our in-house pump specialist.

02/15/2024

Come visit us at this great event! We'll be in stand B8 and would love to talk to you about how we can help you!

Discover innovative and affordable solutions in Solar, Renewable, Storage, Power and Electrical Sectors.

150 Global brands to engage

7 FREE Conference Sessions to enlighten

50 Top Speakers to get inspired

5000+ Buyers / Trade Visitors for business

600 Delegates to networks

POWERELEC NIGERIA 2024 brings together the key stakeholders from Solar, Renewable energy, Power, Electricals, Finance, Technology, Government, Academia, and Wider Society from all over the world, from 20-22 Feb 2024 at the Landmark Centre, , .

Register for FREE today at www.powerelecafrica.com

02/12/2024

We are so excited to participate in the Powerelec Nigeria Trade Fair and Conference! We can't wait to visit with everyone. If you have questions on our products, trainings, or how we can help your solar business grow, come see us at stand B8.

02/05/2024

We are counting down the days until Powerelec Nigeria! Stop by our booth to get details on the amazing products we offer and how they make life easier for both you and your customer.