Asantys Systems – Sunlight & batteries fuelled eco-safari (Tanzania)

Tanganyika Expeditions, operating in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, transitioned its safari lodges and vehicles to a sustainable energy model. By partnering with Asantys Systems, the operator implemented solar power systems with 220 kWh battery storage using SMA SunnyIsland battery inverters to power the lodges and charge a fleet of retrofitted electric Toyota Landcruisers. These e-vehicles, converted from diesel by Elektro Fleck, feature battery capacities between 40-80 kWh and operating ranges of 130-240 km per charge, resulting in reduced noise and CO2 emissions.

• Tanganyika Expeditions replaced diesel-powered safari and service vehicles with electric versions to mitigate noise and environmental pollution. These retrofitted Toyota Landcruisers, which seat five to eight people, have battery capacities ranging from 40-80 kWh and can travel between 130-240 km on a single charge.
• The lodges in Serengeti operate independently of the Tanzanian utility grid, utilizing solar energy and lead battery storage. Each solar power system includes a 220 kWh battery and SMA SunnyIsland battery inverters to provide power for the lodges and charging for the e-mobility fleet.
• The transition to solar energy and e-mobility provided several benefits, including reduced operational costs for the lodges, independence from conventional fuels, and the avoidance of CO2 emissions.

APA

Alliance for Renewable Electrification (2023). Asantys Systems – Sunlight & batteries fuelled eco-safari (Tanzania). https://renewelec.org/case-study/asantys-systems-sunlight-batteries-fuelled-eco-safari-tanzania/

Chicago

Alliance for Renewable Electrification. Asantys Systems – Sunlight & batteries fuelled eco-safari (Tanzania). 2023. https://renewelec.org/case-study/asantys-systems-sunlight-batteries-fuelled-eco-safari-tanzania/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{allianceforrenewableelectrification2023asantys, author = {{Alliance for Renewable Electrification}}, title = {{Asantys Systems – Sunlight \& batteries fuelled eco-safari (Tanzania)}}, institution = {Alliance for Renewable Electrification}, year = {2023}, month = jan, url = {https://renewelec.org/case-study/asantys-systems-sunlight-batteries-fuelled-eco-safari-tanzania/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }