MUNICH & NAIROBI, Kenya-Wednesday 29 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- REDAVIA,
a global market leader of cost-effective, reliable, and clean solar
power for businesses, deployed its first solar farm in Kenya for
Menengai Farmers Ltd tea farm in Tigoni.
For
the first 20 years of its operations, Menengai Farmers Ltd successfully
grew tea without any large electrical demands. However, in the
mid-80’s, weather patterns in Tigoni changed requiring the installation
of an irrigation system. As the tea farm and irrigation system have
grown, so have Menengai Farmer Ltd’s energy needs, putting a strain on
their operational budget.
Menengai
Farmers Ltd turned to REDAVIA for a cost-efficient solution. REDAVIA
provides solar energy under a flexible lease contract, enabling Menengai
Farmers Ltd to reduce costs and increase their operational flexibility.
Designed
for maximum ease, REDAVIA’s contract also includes installation,
maintenance, and 24/7 technical monitoring. REDAVIA’s onsite engineers
deployed the solar ground mount unit at the Menengai Farmers Ltd site.
After a smooth deployment and early operation period, both parties are
already planning to scale up the solar farm with a second phase of
energy storage, allowing for independence from the national grid.
“We
are happy to have found a company to manage the electrical costs of our
irrigation system,” said Gideon Katiku, Farm Manager of Menengai
Farmers Ltd. “The savings we make with REDAVIA will allow us to continue
to grow our farm.”
Erwin
Spolders, CEO & founder of REDAVIA, confirms, “Solar power reduces
costs, generating savings that can be reinvested into the business,
while also reducing the carbon footprint of the business. It’s a win-win
scenario.”
About Menengai Farmers Ltd
Menengai Farmers Ltd was incorporated on 21st May 1964 and lies on 320 acres of land. The company specializes in the mass farming of tea leaves, which are then delivered to Maramba Tea Factory (a subsidiary of Menengai Farmers Ltd) for processing and packaging and sold to both local and export markets.
Menengai Farmers Ltd was incorporated on 21st May 1964 and lies on 320 acres of land. The company specializes in the mass farming of tea leaves, which are then delivered to Maramba Tea Factory (a subsidiary of Menengai Farmers Ltd) for processing and packaging and sold to both local and export markets.
About REDAVIA
REDAVIA offers solar power for businesses in West and East Africa. The REDAVIA system is based on a pre-configured model, including high-performance solar modules and electrical components. It is easy to ship, set up, scale, and redeploy. Businesses benefit from a cost-effective, reliable, clean energy solution with minimal upfront investment or technical skills. Find out more at www.redaviasolar.com
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Contacts
Press Contact:
REDAVIA
Ann Karimi
+49 89 2426 8869
+254 (0) 703 458761
a.karimi@redaviasolar.com
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