Who, What & Where
- ACCESS-SARL
- Hybrid System of Solar and Diesel for Rural electrification
- Bancoumana, Mali
The Company
ACCESS is a Malian solar and hybrid energy systems company with 10 years of experience in urban and rural electrification sectors.
The Challenge
- 20.000 inhabitants at Bancoumana, no modern energy services available.
- Monthly avg. expenditure for kerosene, candles and batteries was around 25,50 EUR.
Renewable Solution
- Mali solar irradiation - 5-6kWh/m2/day.
- Mini-grid constructed with collaboration of ACCESS, Malian government and KfW.
- Solar hybrid systems:
- Solar PV field 33 kWc
- Back-up generator 64 kW
- Batteries Storage 3640Ah/48V
- Grid length 10 Km in low voltage
Project Outcome
- Electricity for 393 households, small business, schools, health centre and street lights.
- Creation of new jobs and activities in the village.
Next Steps
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The densification of the mini-grid, extension of solar capacity and battery storage.
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Improve the clients’ management system by introducing smart meters.
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The Government of Mali, in collaboration with donors, is to replicate the model for 50 more.