Project:
82kW Hybrid Solar + Battery Commercial System for Filling Station
Project Scope:
Zero Point Energy was selected for this project due to their expertise in commercial and industrial renewable energy solutions. We were tasked with reducing the energy consumption for a filling station based in Mpumalanga.
- Installer: Zero Point Energy
- Installation Date: 22/01/2024
- Location: Middleburg, Mpumalanga
- 3 x 50kW HV inverters – 150kW hybrid Sunsynk inverter capacity
- 36 x 5kWhr HV batteries – 180kWh Sunsynk HV battery capacity
- 150 x 550W panels – 82kWp solar capacity
- Integration of a 300kVA diesel generator
- AC and DC electrical and earthing works
- System has remote monitoring functionality
- Comprehensive electrical and structural engineering design
- Adherence to OH&S act safety and health and environmental compliance
Compliance Matters:
A structural integrity assessment was conducted and a solar panel mounting structure was specified to ensure that all necessary wind-loading and other structural related regulations relating to the site and the existing canopy roof sheeting was fully considered.
Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Completion Date: February 2024
Client Benefits:
After 10 months of operation, the system has demonstrated consistent performance. The filling station has experienced no power interruptions during load shedding, thanks to the hybrid system’s ability to switch seamlessly between solar, battery, and generator power. The remote monitoring system has enabled the client to optimize energy use, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost savings. The filling station’s management has reported high levels of satisfaction with the system’s performance, noting its reliability and ease of use.
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