Rooftop Solar Power Project for a Factory in South Africa
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Project Background:
BOUNERGY New Energy Company partnered with a major manufacturing company in South Africa to install a rooftop solar power system at their factory located in Pretoria. The factory faced increasing energy costs due to rising electricity prices and frequent grid instability in the region. To mitigate these challenges, the company sought a sustainable energy solution that would reduce operational costs and increase energy independence.
Project Location:
The project was implemented at a manufacturing plant in Pretoria, South Africa, with a total roof area of 10,000 square meters available for solar panel installation.
Solution:
BOUNERGY designed and deployed a customized rooftop solar power system to meet the factory's energy demands.
Solar Power System:
A 500 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system was installed on the factory's rooftop. The solar panels cover approximately 8,000 square meters of the available roof space, optimized for maximum sunlight exposure throughout the year.
The system is grid-tied, allowing the factory to use solar energy during peak production hours and sell excess electricity back to the grid when production is lower, creating an additional revenue stream.
Energy Storage:
A 200 kWh battery storage system was integrated to store excess solar energy generated during the day. This stored energy is used during the night or during grid outages, ensuring uninterrupted production.
The system is equipped with an intelligent energy management system that balances the factory’s energy needs by prioritizing solar power usage, minimizing reliance on the grid.
Energy Efficiency Enhancements:
Alongside the solar installation, BOUNERGY provided energy audits and recommended upgrades to the factory’s equipment, further improving overall energy efficiency.
Project Results:
1.Energy Cost Reduction: The factory saw a 40% reduction in electricity costs, significantly lowering their operational expenses. By utilizing solar energy during peak hours, they avoided the high tariffs associated with grid electricity.
2.Increased Energy Independence: The integration of solar power and energy storage allowed the factory to rely less on the unstable grid, reducing the impact of power outages on production.
3.Sustainability Achievements: The project resulted in an annual reduction of 800 tons of CO2 emissions, supporting the factory’s environmental goals and contributing to South Africa’s renewable energy targets.
4.Positive ROI: The project is expected to pay for itself within five years, thanks to reduced energy costs and revenue generated from selling excess power to the grid. BOUNERGY’s innovative rooftop solar solution not only reduced the factory’s energy costs but also provided them with a reliable and sustainable energy source, positioning them as a leader in industrial sustainability in South Africa.
BOUNERGY New Energy Company partnered with a major manufacturing company in South Africa to install a rooftop solar power system at their factory located in Pretoria. The factory faced increasing energy costs due to rising electricity prices and frequent grid instability in the region. To mitigate these challenges, the company sought a sustainable energy solution that would reduce operational costs and increase energy independence.
Project Location:
The project was implemented at a manufacturing plant in Pretoria, South Africa, with a total roof area of 10,000 square meters available for solar panel installation.
Solution:
BOUNERGY designed and deployed a customized rooftop solar power system to meet the factory's energy demands.
Solar Power System:
A 500 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system was installed on the factory's rooftop. The solar panels cover approximately 8,000 square meters of the available roof space, optimized for maximum sunlight exposure throughout the year.
The system is grid-tied, allowing the factory to use solar energy during peak production hours and sell excess electricity back to the grid when production is lower, creating an additional revenue stream.
Energy Storage:
A 200 kWh battery storage system was integrated to store excess solar energy generated during the day. This stored energy is used during the night or during grid outages, ensuring uninterrupted production.
The system is equipped with an intelligent energy management system that balances the factory’s energy needs by prioritizing solar power usage, minimizing reliance on the grid.
Energy Efficiency Enhancements:
Alongside the solar installation, BOUNERGY provided energy audits and recommended upgrades to the factory’s equipment, further improving overall energy efficiency.
Project Results:
1.Energy Cost Reduction: The factory saw a 40% reduction in electricity costs, significantly lowering their operational expenses. By utilizing solar energy during peak hours, they avoided the high tariffs associated with grid electricity.
2.Increased Energy Independence: The integration of solar power and energy storage allowed the factory to rely less on the unstable grid, reducing the impact of power outages on production.
3.Sustainability Achievements: The project resulted in an annual reduction of 800 tons of CO2 emissions, supporting the factory’s environmental goals and contributing to South Africa’s renewable energy targets.
4.Positive ROI: The project is expected to pay for itself within five years, thanks to reduced energy costs and revenue generated from selling excess power to the grid. BOUNERGY’s innovative rooftop solar solution not only reduced the factory’s energy costs but also provided them with a reliable and sustainable energy source, positioning them as a leader in industrial sustainability in South Africa.
