Citrus Farm & Pack House in the Eastern Cape

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• 270kW Roof-mounted Solar PV Installed
• 3x 100kW KTL Huawei Inverter
• Annual production of Solar PV is 417.7MWh

We have designed and provided a 270kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system that is grid-tied for a citrus farmer located in Addo, Eastern Cape. This rooftop-mounted system has been installed with the primary goal of reducing electricity expenses associated with irrigation pumping and a processing plant. The inverter in use is a three-phase Huawei system.

On an annual basis, this system generates approximately 418 MWh of electricity. However, it's worth noting that one limitation of such a system is its inability to supply electricity during load shedding events, as its primary function is focused on cost savings. The installation itself was carried out by Luken Solar, and it's worth mentioning that the system has been constructed with the capacity for future expansion.

This solar PV system is connected to the Eskom grid and employs banking and offset functions to ensure that the electricity it generates is used during times of high consumption, which is particularly crucial given the seasonal nature of citrus farming.

Additionally, the system has been integrated with a generator to ensure a continuous and reliable power supply.