Wilfay Flowers is a family owned company established in 1992, that specializes in the growing of high quality summer flowers in Kenya. The (over) 40 hectare farm is situated along the equator in the Rift Valley, 2,200 meters above sea level. It enjoys conducive climatic conditions for production of some of the highest quality summer flowers & herbs. New Southern Energy built a solar plant to enable this business to benefit from renewable energy.
Production Capability: 274.5 MWh/annum
Location: Subukia, Nakuru, Kenya
IPP: GridX Africa
Greenblade growers leverage the excellent African climate and soils to produce, process and export a wide variety of fresh herbs and vegetables. Their produce includes: chives, basil, thyme, tarragon, rosemary, mint, fine beans among others. With sustainability and best practice being key imperatives of the business, New Southern Energy was able to help Green Blade growers take this further through the installation of a solar energy system.
Production Capability: 194.98
MWh/annum
Location: Muchemi, Tumaini-Nyandarua, Ol Kalou, Kenya
A quarry is a heavy energy user, with machinery and equipment requiring a significant amount of electricity to operate. In order to reduce their carbon footprint and operating costs, Tuso Quarry wisely turned to renewable energy with the installation of this solar power system. By installing this solar plant, they can now generate a portion of their own electricity on-site, reducing their reliance on the grid and minimizing their environmental impact.
Production Capability: 199.11 MWh/annum
Location: Kuinet, Eldoret, Kenya
Ironwood Africa is an interior design and construction company in Kenya, specializing in distinctive creations. They have created some of the most impressive residential constructions in East Africa.
Situated in the foothills of Mount Kenya, almost all of the building materials are created in the workshop at Turaco farm, Nanyuki. From wooden bush pole decking to framed rafter joinery, hand sculpted stone, and metal window frames, door latches, chandeliers and bedsteads, the company works with a broad array of materials.
New Southern Energy constructed an SMA off-grid solution to reduce diesel consumption. This system will ensure that the company can continue its operations and enjoy energy self-reliance.
Kinondo Kwetu medical centre was established in November 2008, to meet the strong need for basic health care, treatment of malaria, HIV, TB, parasites, ante-natal care, deliveries, childcare, vaccinations and health information in the area. Prior to this, the people in the Kinondo villages did not have affordable access to healthcare other that the services provided by traditional healers.
The clinic has now developed into a level 4 hospital, meaning that various surgeries can now be undertaken done at the facility, with approximately 100 people employed. New Southern Energy constructed a grid-tied solar system to displace utility energy during sunlight hours, lower operating costs and ensure that the operations of the hospital can continue uninterrupted throughout the day.
One of Kenya's most compelling boutique resorts, Kinondo Kwetu is situated on the end of Galu Beach, south of the Diani beach, offering travelers a picturesque spot to enjoy the ocean and a tranquil getaway.
Because the lodge struggled with grid reliability and instability throughout 2019, the resort used a diesel generator to supplement their energy temporarily. An off- grid solar system came as a welcome solution for this property that aims to provide sophisticated sustainability and reliability for all of its guests.
A specialised direct importer and wholesale distributor of globally renowned electrical and houseware brands, Nabico’s mission is to provide Kenya with the best products and solutions available. Founded in 1989, Nabicois a family run business. In order to become more sustainable and less reliant on the national utility grid, they opted for a rooftop grid-tied solution. The system now produces 46% of their energy needs.
