Sahara Energy Portable Solar Generator

Market Suggested Retail Price

$1,500.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Local sales agents

Manufacturing/Building Method

Sahara Energy manufacturers their units in a 120 m² workshop in Addis Ababa. The generators are built in the following work stations: (1) Material cutting, (2) Material grinding, (3) Chassis assembly, (4) Paint spraying, (5) Electronics assembly, (6) Quality control testing, and (7) Packaging.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Intellectural Property Type

Trade Secret

User Provision Model

Sahara Energy Solar generators can be purchased directly from the manufacturer or through local sales agents.  Units are also available for rent form the manufacturer.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Distributions to Date Status

8 units^{Interview with manufacturer}

Design Specifications

The solar generators are available in eight models, as described below:

Technical Support

Available from the manufacturer

Replacement Components

Replacement components (such as the charge controller and inverter) are available from the manufacturer.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Lifecycle

20 years for the solar panel and 5 years for the battery.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer aims to produce renewable energy solutions for rural farmers in Ethiopia.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Vetted Performance Status

This product has not been third-party tested.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Safety

Standard precautions when handling electronics.

Complementary Technical Systems

Accessories such as lights and appliances.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Sahara Energy has two production licenses: (1) Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Revenue & (2) Ethiopian Energy Authority.