Agricultural Operation
The Challenge
A Western Cape farming operation faced escalating electricity costs and frequent load-shedding disruptions that threatened irrigation schedules, cold storage, and daily operations. They needed energy independence without taking on significant financial risk.
Our Solution
We designed and installed a solar PV system with battery energy storage, sized to cover peak demand and provide backup during load-shedding. The system was financed through a savings-share model, meaning the farm paid nothing upfront.
The Results
- ✓R720,000 in annual energy savings
- ✓Complete elimination of load-shedding disruptions
- ✓Energy independence for critical irrigation and cold storage
- ✓Zero upfront capital investment
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