396kWp Grid Tied
The Willows Crossing Shopping centre project we installed a 396kWp grid tied solar system. It comprised of both roof top and carport installations.
Solar panels Roof; 1008 Trina Solar TSM-320PEG14 panels comprising of 63 strings of 16 modules per string, where installed on the roof. Total array power on the roof was 322.8kWp with an operating direct current of 533Vdc. Total area covered by these panels was 1954m2
While the balance of 224 Trina Solar TSM-320PEG14 panels comprising of 14 strings of 16 modules per string, where installed on the carport structure. Total array power on carport 71.7kWp, Total area covered by these panels was 393m2
11 Sungrow SG36KTL-M string inverters where installed in custom made cabinets.
Willows Shopping Centre
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LOCATION
Pretoria, South Africa
SYSTEM TYPE
Commercial Rooftop
SYSTEM SIZE
396 kWp
PRODUCT
Sungrow Inverters & Trina Panels
NUMBER OF MODULES
1232
ANNUAL ENERGY OUTPUT
........... kWh
COMPLETION DATE
November 2017​
Who We Are
Gigawatt Energy is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company that implements turnkey electrical, engineering and power generation projects for utilities and end users (commercial, industrial and residential) throughout Africa.
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Solar PV systems are Gigawatt's main focus, since harnessing the sun's power is the best option for the planet and for business profitability. However, power metering and management, tariff optimisation, energy reduction, LED lighting, operations and maintenance as well as electrical and engineering work are all part of Gigawatt's scope.
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Gigawatt's professional team consists of forward-thinking, innovative and tech-savy engineers, professors and analysts with rock-solid industry experience. The team's approach is pragmatic, ethical and focused on providing best-value solutions for clients. Gigawatt's installations are designed to last and to deliver optimum results.
Our Capabilities
Project Financing
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Design, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) & Management (EPCM)
Project Development
Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
Advisory and Analysis
Services
How Does Solar Work?
A solar PV system is made up of two main components:
Solar PV Panels
These panels convert sunlight into a Direct Current (DC).
String Inverters
The Direct Current (DC) is fed into a string inverter, which converts the DC to an Alternating Current (AC). This is then used in your building’s electrical network to offset the electricity requirement from the grid.
