Case Study: New Sun Road delivers reliable clean energy in Uganda with Digi TransPort routers

New Sun Road delivers 24/7 solar electricity and cuts energy costs 50% with Digi

New Sun Road, a company addressing energy poverty, faced the challenge of remotely monitoring and managing a solar microgrid on Uganda's Kitobo Island without local internet service providers. They needed a rugged cellular router capable of withstanding extreme heat to ensure reliable connectivity. They implemented a solution using Digi International's Digi TransPort WR11 XT routers.

Digi International's solution provided a reliable 3G connection and cloud-based management via Digi Remote Manager. This allowed New Sun Road to remotely monitor the grid, troubleshoot issues, and push updates. The result was the first 24/7 solar-powered electricity service on the island, serving 34 businesses and residents who saved an average of 50% on their energy costs compared to using diesel generators, proving the solution's sustainability.

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