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Imagine running a lodge where electricity bills exceed half a million rand annually, and you’re constantly battling the high operational costs of diesel generators during load-shedding. This was the reality for a well-known Guest Lodge in the Western Cape. Concerned about rising tariffs and grid instability, the lodge owners sought a grid-connected hybrid system to reduce costs and ensure uninterrupted power.
Comprehensive Solar Solution
Skywolff proposed a tailored solution: a 165 kWp PV system with 300 x 550W solar panels, 200 kVA PV inverters, 135 kVA inverters/chargers, 500 kWh LiFeP04 battery storage, and 20 integrated heat pump installations. This system can generate 700 kWh per day on annual average.
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Maximizing Efficiency
The PV system is projected to cover nearly 100% of the lodge’s electricity needs over a 12-month period, with the grid or diesel generator supplementing power during shortfall days. Additionally, smart switches and AI control the latest technology heat pumps, ensuring optimium energy efficiency.
Significant Benefits
Switching to heat pump technology yields significant benefits, including a 33kW reduction in maximum demand enabling an energy savings of 133 kWh per day. This transition minimises maximum demand, improves energy efficiency, and enhances guest experience with increased hot water availability.
Skywolff offers a cost-effective financing solution through a rent-to-own model, allowing for longer agreement terms of up to 10 years with fixed annual cost escalations of 6% and no deposit required. This model ensures cash-flow positivity from the first year, with significantly lower estimated monthly payments.
Long-Term Sustainability
Implementing the hybrid PV system ensures 99.9% uptime, seamless integration, and continuous power supply, eliminating the impact of load-shedding. This solution is expected to lead to increased guest satisfaction and higher occupancy rates. The system is designed for a life expectancy of over 15+ years, ensuring long-term sustainability.
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