of the village of Marovato, on the east coast of the island. • Marovato’s 120 residents are spread across 20 houses and used only 490 W. • Schneider specified a system to generate 1,400 W at peak times. • 18 of Saft’s Sunica.plus 920 Ah cells were specified to store energy for night-time use. • Batteries were selected for their long life, rugged design, operation in extreme temperatures and suitability for photovoltaic applications. With 1.6 billion people worldwide having no access to electricity, solar energy storage can play a part in providing reliable energy. Saft Sunica.plus nickel- cadmium batteries store solar energy in a scheme set up by Schneider Electric to provide safe and clean electricity to residents of an isolated village. Isolated and remote locations Schneider Electric’

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