Huawei unveils World’s first hybrid cooling Energy storage system for industrial sector in East Africa
In a major technological breakthrough, Huawei Digital Power Eastern Africa has launched the world’s first hybrid cooling Energy Storage System (ESS) specifically designed for the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector. The FusionSolar LUNA2000-215 Series ESS was unveiled at the Huawei Eastern Africa FusionSolar Launch held at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi.
The innovative ESS system is poised to reshape East Africa’s energy landscape by offering businesses a safer, smarter, and more reliable way to store and manage energy. This new solution supports the region’s accelerating transition toward renewable energy, particularly solar, by addressing long-standing barriers such as intermittent supply, inadequate storage, and unreliable grid infrastructure.
East African countries—including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania—have made significant progress in adopting solar energy to tackle power shortages and high costs. However, the lack of efficient storage solutions has limited the full potential of solar power. Huawei’s LUNA2000-215 ESS fills this gap with a system designed for quick installation, hybrid cooling, and advanced AI-driven monitoring.
The system’s hybrid cooling technology ensures maximum safety and performance, while ultra-fast shutdown features protect against electrical and thermal risks. With installation time reduced to just two hours and a lifespan of over 10 years for its cooling fluids, the ESS offers long-term cost savings and minimal maintenance.
The launch aligns with Huawei’s global vision as outlined in its whitepaper, “Top 10 Trends of FusionSolar Launch 2025.” Key insights from the report include:
90 percent of solar plants will be digitalized by 2025.
Over 70 percent will employ AI for predictive maintenance.
80 percent of operations will be automated.
30 percent of systems will integrate storage solutions like the LUNA2000-215 ESS
These trends are especially relevant to East Africa, where Huawei sees significant potential in AI-driven, automated, and decentralized solar systems.
In his keynote address, Mr. Du Peng (Olivier), CEO of Huawei Digital Power Eastern Africa, emphasized the region’s readiness for transformation. “The growing demand for reliable and affordable energy solutions, coupled with falling solar technology costs, creates a unique opportunity for East African businesses to shift from energy consumers to energy producers,” he said.
Huawei’s PSSOCT Reliable Partner Model—which encompasses Product, Solution, Service, Operation, Company, and Technology—underscores the company’s commitment to long-term collaboration with regional stakeholders.
Echoing this sentiment, Mr. George Aluru, CEO of the Electricity Sector Association of Kenya (ESAK), praised the LUNA2000-215 ESS as a timely innovation. “The adoption of energy storage systems is a game-changer for the C&I sector. Huawei’s solution addresses the pressing need for reliable, cost-effective energy systems in East Africa and sets the stage for rapid industrial growth,” he noted.
As East Africa continues to expand its energy infrastructure, Huawei’s new solution represents a bold step toward a cleaner, more resilient, and technologically advanced energy future. By combining smart energy storage with digital and AI innovations, Huawei is helping businesses across the region unlock the full potential of solar energy.
The FusionSolar LUNA2000-215 Series ESS is now available for commercial and industrial deployment across Eastern Africa.