189 kVA Commercial Grid-tie embedded Solar Energy System.
Back in 2019 Specialized Solar Systems installed a 324 kVA grid-tie energy system at the Bloemfontein Showgrounds. Two years later, we are now increasing the size of the energy system by installing a second solar energy embedded generator. This time we are installing a 189 kVA grid-tie energy system. One of the latest projects we are working on involves a 189kVA grid-tie embedded solar installation. 512 solar panels are currently being installed on the roofs of two buildings at the Showgrounds. The total size of the solar panel installation is 230.4 kWp. This requires 7 inverters, connected in series.
The energy produced by these solar panels is for the Showgrounds’ own use and no batteries are being installed. Intricate calculations involving the careful consideration of many external factors (the weather, the seasons, sun radiation factor for the exact location, etc) have made this possible. As a result, all the potential energy produced from the solar panels will be consumed during the daytime as it is produced. There will be very little or no wastage. This will be sufficient energy to meet the demands of the tenants at the Showgrounds where this energy system is being applied.
These cost savings should result in the energy system of 189kVA grid-tie embedded solar paying for itself after three years. The system has an expected lifetime of at least 25 years, making this an extremely cost-effective investment.
