GadgetroniX – Departure Centre solar power system (Tanzania)
Who, What & Where
- GadgetroniX
- Design, supply, and installation of an off-grid solar power system with battery storage
- UNHCR Departure Center, Arusha, Tanzania
The Company
GadgetroniX is a leading distributor of globally recognised solar, water, security & surveillance, and communication equipment in Tanzania.
With over seventy full-time technicians supported by engineers and technical specialists, the company delivers reliable energy solutions across humanitarian, commercial, and institutional projects.
Core expertise includes:
- Solar energy systems
- Off-grid solar solutions
- Hybrid energy systems
- Battery storage systems
- Communication systems
- Security & surveillance systems
GadgetroniX works with international manufacturers to deliver clean and efficient energy solutions across East Africa.
The Challenge
The UNHCR facility required a reliable Departure solar system to support continuous humanitarian operations in Arusha.
Energy was needed for:
- Office operations
- Logistics coordination
- Lighting systems
- Communication support
Due to operational demands, a stable off-grid solar power solution was required to reduce reliance on diesel generators and unstable grid supply.
The Solution
GadgetroniX delivered a complete Departure solar system for UNHCR operations designed for stable and continuous energy supply.
The system integrates solar generation, lithium battery storage, and hybrid inverter technology to ensure uninterrupted performance across all operations.
System components:
- Solar array: 30.8 kWp (56 × 550Wp JA Solar MBB Half-Cell Monocrystalline PV Modules)
- Battery storage: 100 kWh Lithium Battery (Freedom Won LiTE Commercial 100/80 – HV LiFePO₄)
- Inverter system: 1 × ATESS HPS50 (50kW / 65kVA) 3-Phase Hybrid Inverter
- Monitoring: ATESS EnerLog remote monitoring system
- Balance of system: AC/DC integration and mounting structures
🔗 Internal Project Page: https://gadgetronix.net/projects/departure-center-solar-system
🌍 Technology Partner: https://www.atesspower.com
Project Outcome
- Delivered a reliable Departure solar system for UNHCR operations
- Ensured uninterrupted power supply for critical facility functions
- Reduced dependency on diesel generators and grid electricity
- Improved operational efficiency and energy stability
- Enabled real-time system monitoring and performance tracking
- Supported sustainable and low-emission operations
- Strengthened long-term energy resilience in Arusha
