JinkoSolar Signs 100 MWh ESS Distribution Agreement with Must Zimbabwe

Solar module manufacturer JinkoSolar has entered into a distribution pact with Must Zimbabwe, a leading distributor of PV modules, inverters, batteries and energy storage systems (ESS) in the Zimbabwe distribution market.

As per the agreement signed, the module maker will supply more than 100 MWh of its ESS products to Must Zimbabwe, including lithium iron phosphate battery system units for residential use and LFP container storage system for commercial & industrial (C&I) power demand.

The company’s energy storage system (ESS) features include higher energy density while maintaining a long life span and strong safety. It uses a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) as its anode materials with the additional advantage of no memory effect so the battery can be charged and discharged shallowly and frequently, which can effectively improve the efficiency of the system. On top of that, it also possesses protection functions like over-charge, over-discharge, over-current and abnormal temperature, which guarantees reliability & safety over the lifespan.

Besides, flexible design configuration is another key feature of its ESS to meet the requirements in different application scenarios in Africa.

Commenting on the development, Mike Guo, Head of Must Zimbabwe, said “the agreement signed between JinkoSolar and Must Zimbabwe indicates a significant relationship between two companies. As there is a booming ESS market in Zimbabwe, we're certain that, together with JinkoSolar, we'll be able to deliver desirable yet affordable ESS products & solutions in local market and develop a stronger local distribution network that meet our local demands.”

In relatively developed areas of Africa, the system supports on- and off-grid switching function, which allows it to be integrated into the grid to maximize IRR and lower LCOE.

“Clear as day, electricity demand is expected to double to over 2300 TWh in Africa by the end of 2040, with most of the additional demand stemming from productive uses and emerging middle- and higher-income households. And renewables will be the powerhouse that drives Africa’s brighter future. Our company is so proud to be part of African energy transformation and our PV+ ESS solutions can be applied in utility-scale projects connected to the grid, C&I power demand, or residential off-grid power demand,” said Jaffer Wang, GM of SSA, JinkoSolar.