Background Story

While solar PV adoption in the MENA region has grown rapidly, grid instability and fuel dependence remain real challenges in several countries. For industrial facilities, hospitals, hotels, and remote sites, relying solely on solar isn’t always viable — especially where nighttime demand is high or outages are frequent. Hybrid solar systems, which combine PV with diesel generators, wind, or battery storage, are emerging as the optimal solution. They allow businesses to reduce fuel costs, lower emissions, and improve energy security without compromising reliability.

 

Problems 

• Grid unreliability: Frequent blackouts disrupt operations and force reliance on costly diesel generators
• High fuel costs: Diesel prices can be volatile, impacting operational budgets
• Underutilized renewables: Without storage or hybrid integration, excess solar power during the day may be wasted
• Emissions pressure: Many businesses face growing pressure to reduce carbon footprints while maintaining performance

Main Objectives
 

• Demonstrate how hybrid solar systems can ensure 24/7 reliable power

• Quantify potential savings from reduced generator runtime and fuel usage

• Show environmental benefits through emissions reduction

• Present financing and ownership models that make hybrids viable

Approach


This insight draws on case studies from MENA facilities that have implemented hybrid systems, integrating real-world performance data. The analysis examines load profiles, renewable generation patterns, and how battery sizing and control systems optimize efficiency.


Results

• Diesel consumption reductions of up to 60% reported in hybridized industrial sites
• Lower operational costs and stabilized energy budgets, even in volatile fuel markets
• CO₂ reductions supporting corporate ESG targets and regulatory compliance
• Improved energy resilience, with critical facilities running uninterrupted during grid outages

Summary


When it comes down to the benefits, both options provide the same benefits to the clients, the only difference would be the actual presence of the system within the customer’s property. Perhaps the latter would have the additional benefit of promoting the client’s image by promoting their installed system to the customers stakeholders.