Huawei Digital Power has launched the world’s first hybrid cooling Energy Storage System (ESS) for commercial and industrial use in Eastern Africa. The LUNA2000-215 Series, unveiled in Nairobi, is designed to meet the region’s growing demand for stable, cost-effective solar power.
Businesses in Kenya and across East Africa face high energy costs, grid instability, and weak energy storage options. Huawei’s system tackles these problems by combining fast installation, AI monitoring, and a hybrid cooling mechanism to deliver safer and more reliable solar energy.
The new system is aimed at companies looking to shift from energy consumers to energy producers. It supports solar energy storage, reduces operational costs, and lowers the risk of outages or damage from overheating or short circuits. Installation takes two hours and requires minimal maintenance over 10 years.
The launch comes as East African countries accelerate solar uptake. But key hurdles, like limited storage and poor grid infrastructure, still slow progress. Huawei’s ESS is tailored to help bridge that gap.
Mr. Du Peng (Olivier), CEO of Huawei Digital Power Eastern Africa, emphasised that the region’s energy landscape is ripe for transformation. “The growing demand for reliable and affordable energy solutions, coupled with falling solar technology costs, creates a unique opportunity for East African businesses to shift from energy consumers to energy producers.
The rollout aligns with trends in Huawei’s “Top 10 Trends of FusionSolar 2025” report. Among them: the digitalisation of solar plants, use of AI for predictive maintenance, and integration of storage in over 30% of solar systems. These trends match the region’s needs for scalable, low-maintenance energy solutions.
George Aluru, CEO of the Electricity Sector Association of Kenya, called the ESS a “game-changer” for the commercial and industrial sector.
