Internet cafes remain popular in many African cities where mobile internet can be expensive or unstable.
A small internet cafe in Kinshasa recently installed a Highpow solar battery storage system to ensure continuous service.
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Business Challenge
The internet cafe has 10 desktop computers and relies heavily on stable electricity. Frequent blackouts used to force the owner to shut down the business temporarily.
Customers often left when power interruptions occurred.
System Installation
The installed system includes:
- 10kW Hybrid Solar Inverter
- 2X10kWh Highpow Rack Mounted Lithium Battery
- 10 × 550W Solar Panels
The system powers:
- Desktop computers
- WiFi routers
- Lighting
- Cooling fans
Operational Benefits
With the new solar energy system, the internet cafe can remain open throughout the day without worrying about outages.
The owner reported increased customer satisfaction and more stable daily revenue.
Solar battery systems are becoming a practical energy solution for small digital businesses.
