Thought-Leadership Africa’s storage moment—practical, not theoretical: Insights from RelyEZ CEO Naomi Zhang
In a recent interview, Naomi Zhang, CEO of RelyEZ, shared what’s truly driving success in Africa’s battery energy storage projects today. With the continent’s rapid push toward reliable and sustainable power, she highlighted five key elements shaping the future of energy storage.
1. Start with Real Needs
Energy storage must go beyond hardware — it must solve real challenges on the ground. From ensuring reliable power supply and backup stability to boosting efficiency, RelyEZ delivers solutions as a complete package rather than a standalone product.
2. Move Faster with Smart Project Delivery
Africa’s energy landscape is evolving quickly. Naomi emphasized the importance of tailoring each solution to the project’s unique requirements and then standardizing processes to eliminate delays. This balance between customization and speed ensures smoother execution.
3. Design for Harsh Climates
Operating in Africa often means facing extreme heat and desert conditions. RelyEZ’s fully immersive liquid cooling technology has been proven to keep systems stable and efficient, even under the toughest environmental challenges.
4. Operate Smarter with AI-Driven EMS
At the heart of modern projects is intelligence. RelyEZ’s AI-powered Energy Management System (EMS) enables smarter dispatch, predictive maintenance, and seamless remote updates, helping projects stay efficient and future-ready.
5. De-Risk the Journey with Trusted Credentials
Confidence is essential for energy investments, and RelyEZ brings a track record that speaks for itself. The company maintains Tier 1 status in BloombergNEF, holds a solid BBB rating from the Battery StorageTech Bankability Ratings Report, and is consistently ranked among the Top 5 in DC storage by InfoLink. Adding another layer of assurance, every project is also backed by Munich Re insurance coverage, giving partners and customers the confidence that their investments are both reliable and bankable.
Africa is on the rise, and energy storage is a cornerstone of its progress. Watch the full interview with Naomi Zhang to hear her complete perspective on how RelyEZ is shaping this transformation.