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Wilfay Flowers

Wilfay Flowers is a family owned company established in 1992, that specializes in the growing of high quality summer flowers in Kenya. The (over) 40 hectare farm is situated along the equator in the Rift Valley, 2,200 meters above sea level. It enjoys conducive climatic conditions for production of some of the highest quality summer flowers & herbs. New Southern Energy built a solar plant to enable this business to benefit from renewable energy.
Production Capability: 274.5 MWh/annum

Location: Subukia, Nakuru, Kenya
IPP: GridX Africa

Greenblade Growers

Greenblade growers leverage the excellent African climate and soils to produce, process and export a wide variety of fresh herbs and vegetables. Their produce includes: chives, basil, thyme, tarragon, rosemary, mint, fine beans among others. With sustainability and best practice being key imperatives of the business, New Southern Energy was able to help Green Blade growers take this further through the installation of a solar energy system.
Production Capability: 194.98
MWh/annum
Location: Muchemi, Tumaini-Nyandarua, Ol Kalou, Kenya

Tuso Quarry

A quarry is a heavy energy user, with machinery and equipment requiring a significant amount of electricity to operate. In order to reduce their carbon footprint and operating costs, Tuso Quarry wisely turned to renewable energy with the installation of this solar power system. By installing this solar plant, they can now generate a portion of their own electricity on-site, reducing their reliance on the grid and minimizing their environmental impact.
Production Capability: 199.11 MWh/annum
Location: Kuinet, Eldoret, Kenya

Golden Arrow Bus Services, Arrowgate Depot

A grid-tied photo-voltaic solar energy system was recently provided for Golden Arrow Bus Services, Arrowgate Depot. The system’s focus is to reduce the electrical bill by utilising the available sun energy. The solar system will supply the facility with sustainable energy, reducing the clients electrical demand. The system is made up of a roof-mount and a double row carport, saving the client 15-20% on the electricity bills.
New Southern Energy has now completed a second phase, adding 109kWp to the already existing 45kWp roof mount, taking the otal plant size to 154kWp.

Twypack

Twypack is a fruit packing facility in the Mbombela area. Energy is needed for cold storage facilities, processing and packing equipment to ensure that the quality of the fruit is maintained.

At Source Handmade Foods

At Source Handmade foods is situated in the Ceres Valley, in the Western Cape province, South Africa. The company currently produces over 170 different individual fruit and nut products, which are marketed both under their own brands and under premium retailer brands.
New Southern Energy designed a 112,05 kWp PV Solar system for At Source that includes 270 x 415 Wp solar modules, 3 x 33,3kW grid-tied string inverters, 135 optimizers and one tie in point to the site’s low voltage network. The system can be monitored remotely via a control and monitoring system.

Marks Fresh Produce

Marks Fresh Produce is situated in Villiersdorp, in the Western Cape, South Africa. This town, often referred to as the “Pearl of the Overberg” lies in the heart of a deciduous fruit area, which is ideally suited for agriculture.
New Southern Energy designed a 112,05 kWp PV Solar system for Marks Fresh Produce that includes 270 x 415 Wp solar modules and 3 x 33,3kW grid-tied string inverters, as well as a control and monitoring system.

Ironwood Africa

Ironwood Africa is an interior design and construction company in Kenya, specializing in distinctive creations. They have created some of the most impressive residential constructions in East Africa.
Situated in the foothills of Mount Kenya, almost all of the building materials are created in the workshop at Turaco farm, Nanyuki. From wooden bush pole decking to framed rafter joinery, hand sculpted stone, and metal window frames, door latches, chandeliers and bedsteads, the company works with a broad array of materials.
New Southern Energy constructed an SMA off-grid solution to reduce diesel consumption. This system will ensure that the company can continue its operations and enjoy energy self-reliance.

Kinondo Kwetu Medical Centre

Kinondo Kwetu medical centre was established in November 2008, to meet the strong need for basic health care, treatment of malaria, HIV, TB, parasites, ante-natal care, deliveries, childcare, vaccinations and health information in the area. Prior to this, the people in the Kinondo villages did not have affordable access to healthcare other that the services provided by traditional healers.
The clinic has now developed into a level 4 hospital, meaning that various surgeries can now be undertaken done at the facility, with approximately 100 people employed. New Southern Energy constructed a grid-tied solar system to displace utility energy during sunlight hours, lower operating costs and ensure that the operations of the hospital can continue uninterrupted throughout the day.

Kinondo Kwetu Resort

One of Kenya's most compelling boutique resorts, Kinondo Kwetu is situated on the end of Galu Beach, south of the Diani beach, offering travelers a picturesque spot to enjoy the ocean and a tranquil getaway.
Because the lodge struggled with grid reliability and instability throughout 2019, the resort used a diesel generator to supplement their energy temporarily. An off- grid solar system came as a welcome solution for this property that aims to provide sophisticated sustainability and reliability for all of its guests.