Powering Progress: Metrobit's Pioneering Journey in Power Solutions

It’s always an honour to engage with our partners and learn about the innovative ways they utilize our products. Today, we turn our focus to Metrobit, a dynamic player in the telecommunications market since 2002. Based in Dubai, Metrobit specializes in producing, converting, and backing up power solutions, playing a vital role in our industry. Let’s delve into their journey and explore their contributions thanks to this interview with Mr Hossein Yarmohammadi, CEO of Metrobit. 

Could you provide some information about Metrobit? 

“Certainly. Established in 2002 in Dubai, Metrobit has been manufacturing both DC and AC power systems. On the AC side, we’re a system integrator and distributor for CE+T, developing a robust network in the Middle East and partnering with various countries to expand our business reach.” 

What services do you offer? 

“We specialize in designing custom solutions tailored to our customers’ needs, which includes manufacturing these solutions, providing training upon delivery, and offering comprehensive after-sales services in the Middle East.” 

How did the collaboration with CE+T start? 

“My introduction to CE+T began during my joint venture with DC Manufacturer to complete the solution with AC output. We started purchasing inverters from CE+T, which led to me distributing CE+T products across the Middle East and Africa.” 

Can you provide examples of applications of CE+T products in Metrobit solutions? 

“One recent project is addressing a demand in the construction market. We designed a solution called Battery Energy and Storage to provide power to cranes that move heavy construction materials on construction sites. Using CE+T’s Hercules modules and cabinets, we built cabinets and added batteries, connecting them to generators. The client can use a small generator to charge the battery. When the crane needs power, it uses the one from the battery. This modular system can power up to three cranes, with a maximum of 200 kW per cabinet, and we can combine cabinets for up to 340 kW. By combining cabinets, we can achieve up to 340 kW.” 

Can you provide another application example? 

“Another application involves the telecom market. Telecom sites require rectifiers, batteries, and AC loads. We use rectifiers and connect the batteries to CE+T inverters to supply AC to their loads. We’ve also designed a solution for the North American market based on the Sierra multidirectional converter. 

It’s a mobile microgrid contained within a container, equipped with batteries and CE+T inverters. Solar panels on top and the sides of the container capture solar energy, supplied to CE+T inverters for charging the battery.  

This solution is particularly useful for oil and gas fields, which do not have access to electricity, offering a sustainable alternative to generators. This solution offers a cost-effective alternative to generators. With pollution and global warming, the use of generators has declined. This sustainable solution enables us to supply energy directly from the sun to the field. This is another example of a project we are working on with CE+T.” 

Why are you satisfied with CE+T? 

“CE+T’s inverter technology is not only unique but also rich in features. The quality of the products is exceptional. While CE+T might not be the most economical option, customers who value quality tend to prefer CE+T over less expensive alternatives.” 

What are your future plans with CE+T? 

“Currently, we are collaborating with the CE+T team to design various Battery Storage System (BSS) solutions for different applications. One significant project we are working on is providing a solution for industrial cities in Dubai that face energy shortages during one-shift operations. Even though we have a lot of energy in Dubai, some industrial cities cannot get enough energy from the grid. So, the industries have to operate two or three shifts because they cannot get enough energy from the grid. The grid is not prepared for such an important demand. The solution involves charging batteries through CE+T inverters during non-operational hours and utilizing both grid and battery power during shifts to meet energy demands. We believe this will be a substantial business opportunity in the region.” 

Are you interested in collaborating with CE+T in the Middle East and Africa regions? 

Connect with Sylvain Bertacco, our dedicated Managing Director for the Middle East & Africa, to explore how we can achieve success together.