By Dominic Sakwa, Technical Sales Expert

Today, a reliable, resilient and efficient power infrastructure is more critical than ever. It helps facilitate the digital connectivity that has become the backbone of modern economies and security systems. Whether in urban centers, rural markets, or remote industrial sites, devices like surveillance cameras, WiFi hotspots, microwave CPEs, and IoT systems require reliable power. But access to dependable grid electricity is far from guaranteed, especially in developing regions.

In such environments, traditional off-grid power setups often involve cumbersome combinations of solar panels, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, and switches. While it provides a temporary solution, this is a tangled web of hardware that inflates deployment costs, increases maintenance burdens, and exposes systems to multiple points of failure.

This is where the Fuzion FTP-300 comes in to help - a compact, all-in-one solar-powered terminal rapidly transforming how we deliver power to remote devices. With integrated solar charging, battery management, and PoE (Power over Ethernet) output in a small, rugged form factor, the Fuzion FTP-300 simplifies deployments, enhances reliability, and drives down both costs and complexity.

Through a series of recent case studies in Kenya, this innovative device has proven its worth across diverse applications. It has helped, from securing neighborhoods to bridging the digital divide for underserved communities, and more. Let’s dive into these real-world successes. 

Enhancing CCTV Surveillance with Simplified Power Solutions in Runda, Nairobi

To bolster security within Runda, a high-value residential area in Nairobi, Insight Secure, in partnership with Optace Networks, showcased the transformative potential of the Fuzion FTP-300. The project focused on deploying a remote surveillance system consisting of high-definition IP cameras linked to a central monitoring center via a Cambium Networks Force 200 microwave CPE.

The Problem

Traditionally, powering such a setup meant assembling and managing a fragmented array of components, such as:

• A standalone solar panel
• Deep cycle batteries
• Charge controller
• DC/AC inverter
• Ethernet switch

This not only inflated the size of the installation but also exposed it to multiple potential failure points — a major concern in mission-critical surveillance networks where downtime compromises security.

The Solution/Outcome

By switching to the Fuzion FTP-300, the technical team achieved a leap in efficiency:

• Reduced Site Footprint: The bulky, multi-component setup was consolidated into one sleek device.
• Simplified Installation: With integrated PoE output, the FTP-300 powers both the surveillance camera and the microwave link with minimal cabling.
• Minimized Maintenance: Fewer components and connections meant less risk of faults, simplifying long-term maintenance.
   

Moreover, the FTP-300's rugged, weather-resistant enclosure ensured resilience against Nairobi’s varied climate conditions, from heavy rains to high heat. The result was a cleaner, more reliable surveillance system that provided continuous, real-time monitoring without interruptions. The Fuzion FTP-300 provided crucial enhancement for Runda’s security operations.

Optace Networks sets up Insight Secure with the Fuzion FTP-300 for CCTV Surveillance
 

Bridging the Digital Divide with Affordable Public WiFi in Syokimau Town

The Problem 

In Syokimau, a bustling peri-urban town outside Nairobi, connectivity challenges had long stifled social and economic growth. Internet services were either too expensive or unreliable, limiting opportunities across board - for small businesses, traders, students, and residents.

The Solution

To address this gap, Syokinet, a fast-growing telecommunication provider, partnered with Optace Networks to deploy a public WiFi hotspot at the town’s market center. At the heart of the solution was the Fuzion FTP-300, tasked with powering a Cambium Networks cnPilot e510 outdoor access point.

The key objectives were clear:

• Provide affordable, commercial-grade internet access to residents and businesses.
• Ensure the deployment can run independently of the unreliable grid.
• Minimize operational and maintenance costs.

The Outcome 

Thanks to the Fuzion FTP-300, the project delivered resounding success:

• Affordable Internet Access: Market traders and residents could now enjoy fast, reasonably priced WiFi services, enabling mobile payments, online business transactions, social networking, and e-learning.
• Boosted Economic Opportunities: Small business owners leveraged the connectivity to advertise their services online, access financial platforms, and communicate with suppliers and clients.
• Improved Social Connectivity: Young people, students, and families gained reliable access to social media, online education platforms, and entertainment content.

The technician overseeing the deployment emphasized that affordability, deploy-and-forget reliability, and a fully off-grid operation were key factors of consideration in selecting the Fuzion FTP-300. Its plug-and-play capacity made it easy to install, while the integrated solar power system ensured seamless, uninterrupted service, even in the face of frequent power outages.

Launch of Public Wi-Fi Hostpost in Mlolongo - Powered by Fuzion FTP-300 and Cambium Networks
 

Empowering 300 Businesses at Gachie Business Center, Nairobi

The Problem 

At Gachie Business Center, a thriving commercial hub with many online-dependent businesses, the demand for reliable and affordable WiFi was growing rapidly. However, the existing WiFi service providers faced a critical challenge — their networks depended entirely on grid power. Frequent power outages led to unacceptable levels of network downtime, undermining both business operations and customer satisfaction.

The Solution

To address these challenges, MyManga Networks, in collaboration with Optace Networks, implemented a fully off-grid WiFi solution powered by the Fuzion FTP-300.

The Outcome

Key highlights of the Fuzion FTP-300 deployment included:

• Reliable, High-Uptime WiFi: Eliminated downtime caused by grid power blackouts.
• Scalable and Well-Managed Network: Enabled efficient management and expansion of WiFi hotspots across the business center.
• Support for 300+ Businesses: Fuzion FTP-300 helped empower a vibrant commercial community with stable Internet access to support online transactions, communications, and business operations.

The durable, solar-charged FTP-300, with its compact PoE-ready design, proved ideal for powering the Cambium access points used in the deployment. The result was a resilient, always-on WiFi network that transformed connectivity in the business center.

Optace Sets up ComzTech with a Municipal Wi-Fi & Surveillance Solution Powered by the Fuzion FTP-300
 

Why Choose Fuzion FTP-300?

With these case studies, you can see that the Fuzion FTP-300 is a powerful solution to connectivity that is ideal because:

• Compact and Lightweight: Ideal for constrained spaces and rapid deployments.
• All-in-One Design: Integrates battery, charge controller, and power outputs.
• Reliable and Efficient: Reduces maintenance needs and improves uptime.
• Cost-Effective: Lowers total cost of ownership by minimizing hardware requirements.

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