Trojan Battery has provided deep-cycle AGM batteries to support a solar powered village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo called the City of Joy.
The City of Joy, located in city of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was established in 2012 as a refuge for female survivors of sexual violence perpetrated during the recent decades of war in the region. The community houses more than 180 women of all ages and offers programs designed to help empower the women to become leaders in their communities and learn skills to help them provide for their families when they return to their villages.
“Trojan Battery is honored to be part of such a worthwhile project that focuses on healing and bringing stability back into these women’s lives,” said Bryan Godber, senior vice president of renewable energy for Trojan Battery. “Battery-based renewable energy technologies have made it possible to establish reliable power in remote regions around the globe where access to electricity is unreliable or even non-existent.”
Trojan’s deep-cycle maintenance-free AGM batteries were chosen for this project due to their reputation for durability and reliability. Trojan batteries are designed to withstand the rugged conditions often found in developing regions of the world where renewable energy sources are the primary source of power.
Trojan’s 31 AGM batteries are maintenance-free, low temperature tolerant, shock and vibration resistant and have a low internal resistance for higher discharge current and higher charging efficiency.
