Strengthening Border Security with Clean Energy
Imagine working at a remote border control point where every passport verification, communication system, surveillance camera, and computer depends on electricity. Now imagine that power suddenly goes out. Border operations slow down, communication is disrupted, security systems become unreliable, and officers are forced to rely on backup generators or wait for power to be restored. For border control agencies, reliable electricity is not simply a convenience it is essential for national security, efficient service delivery, and the safety of both officers and travelers.
Aptech Africa has successfully designed, supplied, installed, and commissioned five hybrid solar photovoltaic systems at key border control points across Tajikistan. More than 150 government personnel and visitors who use these facilities will benefit from cleaner, more reliable electricity that supports uninterrupted border operations every day.
The installed system is a combined 154kWp hybrid solar power system across five strategically located border control points. Three hybrid solar systems of 26kWp each and two hybrid solar systems of 38kWp each. Each site is supported by a 30kWh lithium battery storage system, providing a total battery storage capacity of 150 kWh across all five locations. Every solar system is connected to the Deye Solarman Monitoring Portal, allowing operators and maintenance teams to monitor system performance in real time without visiting each site.
The systems utilize Jinko Solar photovoltaic modules, globally recognized for their excellent energy output and dependable performance under diverse environmental conditions. Deye Hybrid Inverters, which coordinate solar generation, battery charging, battery discharge, and grid integration, with Deye lithium battery storage systems capable of delivering stable electricity whenever solar production
The project has successfully delivered reliable clean energy to five important border control facilities across Tajikistan: Border Control Point “Nizhny Panj” in the Jayhun District, Border Control Point “Shokhon” in the Shamsiddin Shohin District of the Khatlon Region, Border Control Point “Khumrogi” in the Vanj District, Border Control Point “Ishkoshim” in the Ishkoshim District of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), Border Control Point “Ruzvai” in the Darvoz District of GBAO Province. These facilities serve as vital gateways that facilitate cross-border movement while supporting national security and government operations.
Reliable electricity has a direct impact on the people working within these facilities every day. Border officers now benefit from uninterrupted operation of the Computers and immigration systems, security surveillance equipment, communication networks, office lighting, administrative equipment, and essential electronic systems.
The project delivers significant financial and environmental benefits alongside improved operational reliability. By generating a substantial portion of each facility’s electricity from solar energy, the systems reduce dependence on grid electricity and minimize the need for diesel generators. For government institutions managing public resources, these long-term savings allow operational budgets to be allocated more efficiently while supporting national commitments toward clean energy and environmental responsibility.
Reliable energy is often an invisible part of essential public services. Yet it powers every decision, every communication, and every security operation carried out within a border control facility. By electrifying these five border control points with hybrid solar technology, Aptech Africa has helped strengthen the operational resilience of critical government infrastructure while supporting Tajikistan’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions.
