This week at TowerXchange Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, MEGMAR International, manufacturer of hybrid power systems for the telecom sector, and Circadian Technologies, a provider of energy management solutions, launched the InstaPower Compact – a plug-and-play hybrid power cabinet designed to accelerate the solarisation of telecom towers.
This partnership provides a comprehensive, one-stop solution that simplifies and optimizes hybrid power delivery for telecom tower operators for grid-challenged and off-grid locations. The InstaPower Compact is a compact, robust cabinet with an internal modular power core, pre-wired distribution, and scalable lithium-ion storage.
Key features include:
Energy management system – Maximize operational cost savings through predictive maintenance analysis. Reduce fuel with genset usage optimization.
Back-up energy – Built with smart ATS for reliable genset and grid charging.
Revenue protection – Smart solutions for tenant load control and metering (DC and AC distribution) for greater profits.
Built for scalability – The plug-and-play solution enables additional cabinets to be easily added with proprietary plugs.
Commissioning made easy – The InstaPower Compact arrives pre-wired, streamlining the commissioning process and reducing the chances of operational error. The elevated cabinets also simplify the cabling.
Pole-mounted ingenuity – The InstaPower Compact has been brilliantly designed for pole-mounting. This unique feature supports the cabinet off the ground, helping to mitigate risks of flooding and, when elevated to even higher heights, battery theft. The poles can also be fitted into the base (pictured above) for distributing the cabinet weight on rooftops.
Strategic Partnership for Hybrid Power Solutions
Andre Herbst, Founder of MEGMAR International, reflects on the success of the launch:
“The response to our product launch at Africa’s leading telecom event has exceeded all expectations. We are now in discussions with major tower operators across Africa and other emerging markets. We believe this solution will disrupt the industry and challenge the status quo. We’re thrilled by the level of positive feedback and interest across the sector.”
Mike Rosenberg, CEO of Circadian Technologies, emphasized the benefits for Africa:
“Africa’s energy transition has long been hindered by logistical challenges, including complex procurement, custom wiring, and costly civil works in remote areas. Our partnership with MEGMAR International offers a turnkey solution to address these issues, empowering field technicians and reducing commissioning risks. Our deep collaboration, along with the integration of the Cortex Controller and data analytics platform for genset optimization, load control, and tenant billing, highlights the strength of our solution.”
Production Excellence
Spring Systems Integration, a renowned China-based manufacturer, partnered with MEGMAR International to produce and test the InstaPower Compact. Spring Systems Integration, which manufactures over 20,000 cabinets annually for leading telecom companies like Ericsson, Nokia, and Westell, is known for its commitment to quality and customized engineering.
The product complies with UL50E, IP55, and IEC 60950 safety standards.
Maey Li, Managing Director of Spring Systems Integration, praised the design:
“MEGMAR International’s meticulous design approach has produced a compact, sleek, and highly functional product. The plug-and-play features, along with the pre-wiring, making installation simple and efficient.”
First Deployment in Angola
The first major deployment of the InstaPower Compact will be in Angola, where ANTOSC, a leading TowerCo in Angola, has commissioned 30 systems.
João Baptista, Chief Technology Officer at ANTOSC comments: “We are proud to be the first adopting the InstaPower Compact. With my background in technical engineering, I respect the unrivaled combination of outstanding engineering with smart solutions and functionalities that make the InstaPower Compact a standout product to power our telecom towers.”
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