L.A. Staal have been experts in steel construction since 1988 with a facility in Worcester in the Western Cape. A grid-tied photo-voltaic solar energy system was developed for the business.
By supplying the facility with sustainable energy, the system reduces the business’ electrical demand and consequently its electricity costs. Additionally, the solar system is synchronised with the existing diesel generator supplying the facility to offset the fuel consumption.
Based in Ceres in the Western Cape, HJ Nicholls & Sons have been quality Fruit Packers and Distributers Since 1957. A rooftop, grid-tied photo-voltaic solar energy system was developed for HJ Nicholls & Sons. The system’s focus is to reduce the facility’s electricity costs by supplying the facility with sustainable energy and reducing electrical demand.
Eselfontein is the oldest farm in Ceres, where mixed farming is practiced with apples, peaches, pears, grain & dairy. The source of the Breede River also lies in the surrounding mountains, from where it flows into a magnificent dam next to the eco camp. A grid-tied photo-voltaic solar energy system was developed for the farm with the aim of reducing the electrical costs.
Situated halfway between Middelburg and Belfast in Mpumalanga, exactly 35km from both, the Alzu Petroport is a convenient stop-over for road travelers, a comfortable rest-haven for tourists and a trucker's dream-stop, between Gauteng and the Lowveld.
There are two solar systems that New Southern Energy developed: One at the Petroport, and one at the nearby Alzu farm. Both are single axis tracker systems was built for this ground mounted system, so that the panels can follow the sun, optimize efficiency and generate as much solar energy as possible.
A specialised direct importer and wholesale distributor of globally renowned electrical and houseware brands, Nabico’s mission is to provide Kenya with the best products and solutions available. Founded in 1989, Nabicois a family run business. In order to become more sustainable and less reliant on the national utility grid, they opted for a rooftop grid-tied solution. The system now produces 46% of their energy needs.
With a citrus production of nearly 600 000 15 KG-cartons on 300ha of land, this producer needed to streamline their energy usage. A 100kWp grid-tied roof top system was proposed, now producing up to 55% of their electricity needs.
Located in the heart of Stellenbosch, this development comprises of more than 10000sq/m of parking, retail, and office space. A grid-tied solution was provided to offset their energy consumption. The 85.6kWp rooftop system produces 37% of the centre’s energy needs, helping them become less reliable on the grid and reduce their carbon footprint.
This unique solar PV system was created to pump water by using the sun's energy. Coupled to an Yaskawa Variable Speed Drive (VSD) with a built in Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT), this system allows for the direct conversion of solar energy to control the pump. Having no utility connection on site, this sustainable solar powered pump is 100% off the grid.
A solar energy system was proposed for the Golden Arrow Training Centre in Philippi, Cape Town. With an aim to reduce the municipal electrical bill by utilising the available sun energy, the new solar system will supply the training centre with sustainable energy, reducing municipal demand and shaving load spikes. An initial 25.6kWp system was built in 2018 and a 25.92kWp extension was added in 2020, bringing the total system size to 51.52kWp.
A manufacturer and supplier of trailer and off-road caravans, our client is a high energy consumer. With the aim to offset their high energy needs, they opted for a renewable energy solution. We provided them a 70 kWp roof top solar system that ties them to the national utility grid. Receiving 95-100% of their energy from renewable energy resources now, our client not only saved on OPEX and reduced their carbon footprint, they are also able to feed back to the national energy grid.
