en.Wedoany.com Reported - EPC Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of AI Energy, Inc., has officially signed a contract to provide engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and three years of operation and maintenance services for the Maingi Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Project in Nakuru County, Kenya.
The project includes a 40MW solar photovoltaic power plant and a 10MW/34.7MWh AC-coupled battery energy storage system, representing a significant investment in Kenya's renewable energy infrastructure. Developed by Multi-Link Investments Group Limited, EPC Energy serves as the EPC contractor responsible for delivering the complete facility, with commercial operations expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027.
The Maingi project will utilize high-efficiency LESSO TOPCon bifacial modules to leverage the region's favorable solar resources. Upon completion, the 40MW solar facility is expected to generate over 70GWh of electricity annually. As part of the scope of work, EPC Energy will deliver a fully integrated battery energy storage system using its E2500 series utility-scale energy storage platform, comprising eight Cornex 4.33MWh battery energy storage containers, eight 1250kW bidirectional power conversion systems, and EPC Energy's proprietary aiMacs energy management system. Through the AC-coupled architecture, the system enables renewable energy firming, energy shifting and dispatch optimization, peak demand management, grid stability and reliability support, frequency and voltage regulation, and reduction of renewable energy curtailment.
The project leverages EPC Energy's expertise in renewable energy integration, utility-scale battery energy storage systems, power conversion systems, controls, commissioning, and long-term asset support.
Phil Small, Jr., Sales Director at EPC Energy, stated that signing this contract marks a significant milestone for the company, demonstrating its ability to execute complex utility-scale renewable energy projects internationally. He noted that the Maingi project will provide clean and reliable energy while supporting Kenya's grid modernization goals, reflecting the future direction of combining clean generation with advanced energy storage technologies to build a more resilient grid.
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