A self-sufficient energy solution for off-grid hospitality providers
Agadir, a major city in Morocco, is renowned for its beaches, seafood, sunshine, and mild winters. The city boasts over 20 popular tourist attractions and more than 1,600 active homestays, apartments, and vacation rentals listed on Airbnb. In just the first four months of 2025, Agadir welcomed 439,157 tourists — a clear sign of its booming tourism industry.
However, despite the energy abundance in northern Morocco, the southern regions — including many parts of Agadir — continue to struggle with limited access to electricity. Many homestays are located in remote areas where connecting to the grid is difficult or impossible. As a result, “self-generation and self-consumption” has become essential for thousands of homestay owners striving to provide a stable and eco-friendly energy solution for their guests.
Challenges
Electricity Shortage
Many homestays in southern Morocco are located in remote or off-grid areas where extending the public electricity grid is either costly or unfeasible. Frequent power outages and unstable voltage supply further threaten the reliability of service for tourists. Homestay owners urgently need a stable and independent energy solution to ensure daily operations and guest satisfaction.
Quiet Rest Environment
Tourism in Agadir often targets travelers seeking peace, nature, and a break from urban noise. Traditional diesel generators, though widely used, produce significant noise and emissions, which disrupt the quiet atmosphere homestays aim to offer. A low-noise, clean energy system is essential for enhancing the guest experience.
Return on Investment (ROI)
Homestay operators, especially small and family-run ones, are highly sensitive to operating costs and investment returns. Energy solutions must not only be reliable and low-maintenance but also offer a fast ROI through reduced fuel costs and longer lifespan.
Project Details
Location: Agadir, Morocco
Polar ESS Products: 1 x 5kW Hybrid Inverter (ALPS Cube HY5.0 Pro) + 4 x 5 kWh Batteries (Any-Cel ESS-L-5kWh-48V)
Commissioning Date: February 2025
Our Solutions
ALPS Cube Pro Hybrid Inverter
- 2 MPPTs, 9kW max. PV input.
- 6kW AC output, with on/off grid, 1.5 times overload ability (10s).
- Touchable LCD, and advanced cloud platform.
- Support up to 6 units in parallel.
- Compatible with multiple brands of lithium and lead-acid batteries.
- Die-cast integrated design, lP65 rated, fanless and silent.
Impact and Value
Reliable Power, Anytime
Polar ESS ensures 24/7 power for remote homestays, eliminating blackouts and unstable voltage issues. Hosts can now operate lighting, air conditioning, and other appliances without interruption- no matter how far from the grid.
Improved Guest Experience
With silent operation and zero emissions, Polar ESS replaces noisy diesel generators, helping homestays offer a peaceful and eco-friendly stay that aligns with the expectations of today’s conscious travelers.
Fast Payback, Long-Term Savings
By switching from fuel-based generators to solar-plus-storage, homestay owners can significantly reduce their energy costs and enjoy free solar energy. The system typically pays for itself in a few years, especially in off-grid areas where diesel fuel is expensive.
Sustainable Tourism Support
Polar ESS helps promote low-carbon tourism by enabling green energy adoption in remote destinations, aligning with Morocco’s broader goals for environmental sustainability and rural development.
Customer Feedback
“Honestly, it’s one of the best-looking systems we’ve seen. The build is solid, totally waterproof, and it runs super quietly- no more noisy generators! Guests appreciate the peace, and we appreciate the reliability.”
— Atrah, Homestay Owner
