10kVA Off Grid
Ingwe safaris
We have installed an off grid solar system on a game ranch in the Waterberg.
The installation was done because the client has built new buildings near the dam
And it had no Eskom line near it so the client had chosen to go with an off grid system.
The solar system is a 10kw off grid system which consists of 40x 255watt Trina solar panels,
1x48/10000/140-100/100 Victron quattro 10kw inverter, 2x Smart Solar MPPT 250/100-Tr,1x Color Control panel
6x BYD B-Plus 2.56Kwh Batteries.2x Batteries Cabinet. The solar panels were installed on a workshop roof and it was a north south installation.
The reason for the north south installation was because of space on the roof so we had to put on the south side.
The off-grid system is in use every day, its used for all house hold use including standard 2kilowatt geyser, dishwasher, deepfreeze ,fridges and washing machine,
Ingwe Safaris
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LOCATION
Waterburg, South Africa
SYSTEM TYPE
Game Lodge Rooftop
SYSTEM SIZE
10kWp
PRODUCT
Victron Quattro, BYD Batteries, Trina Panles
NUMBER OF MODULES
40
ANNUAL ENERGY OUTPUT
......kWh
COMPLETION DATE
July 2018
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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.
