GadgetroniX – OIKOS EAST AFRICA (KIZIMBANI – PEMBA) – BOREHOLE SOLARIZATION PROJECT
Who, What & Where
GadgetroniX
Supply and installation of solar panels, solar water pumps, and Grundfos inverters
Oikos East Africa – Pemba Region, Tanzania
The Company – GadgetroniX, Tanzania’s Leading Renewable Energy Solutions Provider
The Kizimbani Pemba solar project, successfully completed by GadgetroniX, provides the community with reliable, solar-powered water supply, ensuring uninterrupted access to clean water while lowering operational costs.
GadgetroniX is a leading distributor and installer of solar, water, security & surveillance, and communication equipment in Tanzania. With over seventy full-time expert technicians, supported by electrical and mechanical engineers and quantity surveyors, the company specialises in energy systems, water systems, electric vehicles, mobile signal boosters, networking, and security & surveillance solutions.
The Challenge – Water Access Issues at Kizimbani Community
Kizimbani, a community in Pemba, faced unreliable and costly access to water due to dependence on the unstable grid and fuel-powered pumps. Frequent power outages disrupted daily water supply, affecting homes, farmers, and local businesses.
The community needed a sustainable and cost-effective solution to ensure consistent access to clean water, providing 30,000 litres per hour without reliance on the grid or expensive fuel-based systems.
Renewable Solution – Kizimbani Pemba Solar Project
To address these challenges, GadgetroniX installed a solar-powered water pumping system, including:
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36.8 kWp Solar Array – 80 high-efficiency JA Solar MBB Half-cell Monocrystalline PV Modules (460 W each)
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Pump Controller – Grundfos RSI 3x380V IP66 22kW 46A unit
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Pump Motor & Pump End – Integrated existing Grundfos equipment at the site
This off-grid solar system ensures the community receives 30,000 litres of water per hour, eliminating reliance on fuel or unreliable grid power while minimizing environmental impact.
Impact – Kizimbani Pemba Solar Project
The Kizimbani Pemba solar project has transformed water access in the community:
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Reliable water supply – Continuous access for homes, farms, and local businesses
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Lower operational costs – Eliminates fuel and grid electricity expenses
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Eco-friendly solution – Reduces carbon emissions
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Sustainable development – Long-term, low-maintenance system built to last
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Community empowerment – Supports agriculture, education, and daily life
Thanks to the Kizimbani Pemba solar project, the community now enjoys consistent, cost-effective, and sustainable water supply, serving as a model for renewable energy adoption in rural Tanzania.
