Davis & Shirtliff (D&S), Kenya’s leading Water and Energy equipment provider, have brought together some of the world’s leading German solar equipment companies for a Solar Seminar to focus on the technology of Solar Power Electricity Generation for both off and on grid applications.
The event is being held at the company’s Head Office complex in Nairobi’s Industrial Area on 8th and 9th May. This follows on from D&S’s partnership announcement last year with the world’s leading producer of inverters, Germany’s SMA and they will be joined at the Seminar by three other German companies - SolarWorld, manufacturers of PV solar panels, Hoppecke, the largest producer of industry battery systems in Germany and Schletter, renowned manufacturer of professional solar mounting structures. These companies together provide the key components for Solar Power generation systems.
The two-day event will include a full day technical training for D&S sales and engineering staff, whilst the second day will consist of awareness sessions for key customers and industry players including engineers, consultants, property developers and solar financing companies.
Over 1.5 billion people worldwide live without access to electricity. For people without access to the electrical grid, solar energy is the most cost-effective source of electricity. While the investment costs of solar equipment can be marginally higher than conventional generators, the long term operating costs are minimal with no fuel and minimal maintenance costs. Also, where grid power is available there is an increasing awareness of the ecological and cost saving benefits of solar generated power to supplement regular consumption.
Speaking on the eve of the event, Davis & Shirtliff’s Chief Executive Officer, David Gatende said “Being situated at the equator, Kenya’s strategic location makes it perfect for solar solutions. The solar industry has huge potential and solar equipment prices have been falling steadily over the years. With these partnerships, we will carry significant stocks of products from these companies to make them readily available to local and regional markets”.
“German technology is amongst the most advanced in the world, and we believe that their superior quality will pay off in the long term” he concluded.
Bringing together the world’s most reliable solar product manufacturers will build Davis & Shirtliff’s solar solutions capacity and benefit this growing sector in the region. Davis and Shirtliff has a strong regional branch network in eight countries.
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Davis & Shirtliff introduces iDayliff generator remote control and monitoring systems. Monitor and control your generator using a smart phone app or any computer with internet access.
Key Features
Real time monitoring and control.
Monitor fuel level & consumption.
Receive event notifications and alarm alerts on your smart phone and email.
The system communicates via GSM network or Ethernet.
Key Benefits
Improved fuel management.
Reduced site visits and maintenance costs.
Rapid response trouble shooting from service crew.
Maximizes system up-time.
Simplifies fault analysis.
View location of your generator.
Automatic system alerts & reports.
Easy to retrofit to exisiting generators.
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Forward thinking customers are increasingly embracing new D&S innovations such as iDayliff and the e-shop as they take advantage of technology to make life easier. One such customer is Mrs Nancy Baraza who purchased her borehole equipment complete with iDayliff and arranged installation entirely online through the Davis and Shirtliff eshop and with the support of online resources including comprehensive product literature and sizing tools.
Her reason for opting for iDayliff with a service contract was that not only could she check her pumping status and switch the pump on and off from wherever she was in the world using the iDayliff app on her smart phone, she also appreciated the D&S service plan which includes monitoring and planned maintenance to ensure the system's optimum performance at all times.
The Energy (Solar Water Heating) regulations 2012, that came into effect on 1st January 2017 requires among other things that :-
All new buildings / premises falling under the below categories shall install, use and maintain Solar water heating systems. However, for building that were built before the regulations were gazetted, the deadline for compliance is 25th May 2017 .The premises / buildings targeted by these regulations include:
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Tracking and monitoring motor vehicles is not new to Kenyans. Competition to install affordable tracking devices is fierce but essential for fleet managers who receive reports online and track vehicles from the comfort of their desk.
Now water pumps can also be monitored remotely using this technology. The wide GSM coverage from Safaricom and Airtel networks has made this easier as the water pumps, unlike vehicles, are stationary.
Davis&Shirtliff, the leading water and energy solutions provider in the region, is one of the first companies to provide telemetry to control these machines. The company has developed its own Machine to Machine solution that allows customers to remotely monitor and control th eir pumping equipment from the convenience of an app on their phone.
The entire system enables an improved and centralised water management interface that is in line with the company’s vision of providing energy and water solutions for Africa.
Commenting on the introduction of this technology, D&S’s chief executive officer, David Gatende said “Being locally designed iDayliff also offers a number operational advantages including lower installation cost, immediate availability and, importantly, much improved serviceability.
“Davis & Shirtliff is proud of providing a locally designed solution that will have great impact in improving the reliability of water supplies, especially in remote areas.”
At the heart of the system is an RTU fitted with a SIM Card that transmits data to a central server. Users have access to a web-based system (i.dayliff.com) that they can log into to observe pump status and access reports and other analytics.
Using your mobile phone, the application iDayliff - is available free on Google Store that users can download and use to control and monitor their pumps remotely. Alerts and reports can also be sent via SMS and emails.
With the unpredictability of the rains and water shortages in various parts of the country, there is a clear need for smarter, more reliable water management. For customers with multiple installations, iDayliff reduces maintenance costs as it provides real-time information on the status of the pumps through remote management. This technology has allowed users to reap the benefits of planned, pre–emptive maintenance as opposed to reactive emerging repair. As a result, downtime on equipment has been greatly reduced.