French telecom provider TWIST handed out an initial $1 million order to Carmanah Technologies Corporation for solar power systems for a telecommunications project in North Africa. The project, with an estimated value of up to $6 million over the next three years, will power a network of telecommunications towers with the company’s solar systems.
Carmanah will provide each tower with a fully integrated solar-power system that includes solar modules, controllers, and batteries.
"As Carmanah extends its offerings throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, we’re finding a great interest in our stand-alone solar power systems for all types of communications applications," said company CEO Ted Lattimore. "Considering the remote locations of many of these installations, it’s easy to see the appeal. A solar power system is durable, reliable and convenient; just install it wherever you need power — with solar, there’s no need to worry about grid access, fuel deliveries or generator maintenance," added Lattimore.