Depending on the situation and energy demands in rural areas we work with two types of solar energy systems: Solar Home Systems (SHS) or mini-grids.

What’s a Solar Home System?
To supply electricity in areas where customers live far apart from each other, FRES companies work with Solar Home Systems. A standard SHS consists of a battery, a controller and a solar panel. These systems provide enough energy – from 80 up to 320Wp – to power a few light bulbs and power points for a radio, a fan, a mobile phone charger or a television for a few hours a day.

Benefits of an SHS:

• Access to energy in areas where there’s no electricity network
• Quick installation and removal if necessary
• Little maintenance
• Cheaper per kWh than candles, batteries and/or paraffin
• No emission of harmful substances

Restrictions of an SHS:

• Only small electrical appliances such as a small fan, radio or battery charger can be connected. Cooking, heating and cooling is not possible.
• The technology comes with high initial investments

If customers have higher energy requirements, a mini-grid is a better solution.