How we took an Abeokuta agro-processor off expensive, unreliable diesel — and added night-shift capacity in the process.
The problem
The mill ran entirely on diesel gensets. Fuel was the largest line item after raw rice, and outages during processing meant spoiled batches and idle staff.
What we built
A 250kW solar array with storage, engineered around the mill's motor loads and daily processing schedule, integrated with the existing supply as backup.
The outcome
- Processing energy cost down 44%
- Enough reliable power to add a night shift
- Diesel now a rare backup, not a daily expense
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