Specialized Solar Systems Commercial Team hard at work on a Hybrid Solar System in George.

Thanks to the installation efforts of our commercial teams and their latest hybrid solar power system, another client in the Western Cape enjoys energy independence and cost savings.

This commercial solar hybrid system features quality hardware using Victron, Fronius and Freedom Won, the system includes a 52.1kWp solar panel array that produces an average of 218kWh per day. It incorporates a 117kVA (6 x 15kVA Victron and 1 x 27kVA Fronius), 2 x 100/80 Freedom Won lithium batteries providing backup storage capacity of 200kWh (160kWh usable).

At Specialized Solar Systems we take pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional service and high-quality products. At the end of the day, our customers’ satisfaction is our top priority, and we are delighted to have yet another satisfied customer.

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• System design and installation: Specialized Solar Systems
• System type: Commercial/Agricultural Hybrid Solar System
• Application: Energy cost savings and energy security
• Inverter (kVA): 6 x 15kVA Victron Quattro’s and 1 x 27kVA Fronius inverters
• PV array (kWp): 52.1kWp (94 x 555W PV panels)
• Average solar yield expectancy (kW): 218 kWhr/day
• Storage (kW): 2 x 100/80 Freedom Won lithium iron phosphate batteries
• PV Solar panels: 25 years @80%/ Battery: >16 years (>5 500 cycles) expected life at 80% DoD
• Expected system break even (Capitalization): 5-6 years

Some key advantages of Hybrid solar systems supplied and installed by Specialized Solar Systems:

• If the power generated by PV solar arrays is inadequate to supply daytime loads as well as charge your batteries, the system can recharge your batteries from the grid when generally a lower off-peak electricity rate is applied.
• When electricity usage goes above a certain level nationally, the grid supply may charge you at a higher rate for the increased level of demand. Hybrid systems can provide ‘peak lopping’ where some of the stored power can be drawn from the batteries to help balance power usage.
•  If your grid connection does not have the capacity to supply the required load,  a hybrid solar system will supplement any extra power. This may allow you to avoid a costly mains upgrade to your property.

Hybrid solar systems give you increased energy security and self-sufficiency, lock in current electricity prices, let you choose when to use solar energy, and guarantee a constant supply of electricity.

Background: Specialized Solar Systems Grid-Interactive Hybrid Solar Systems

The utility grid is a virtual battery
Electricity should be used as it is generated. However, it can be temporarily stored as other forms of energy (e.g. chemical energy in batteries).  Energy storage typically comes with significant costs.

The electric power grid is in many ways also a battery, without the need for maintenance or replacements, and with much better efficiency rates. In other words, more electricity (and more money) goes to waste with conventional battery systems.

Additional perks of being grid-tied include access to backup power from the utility grid in case extra power is required or if your solar system stops generating electricity for any reason.  At the same time, you also help to mitigate the utility’s peak load.

Customers can contact Specialized Solar Systems for more information on purchasing a Grid-Tied solar system and for expert advice when choosing the correct solar system solution for all your electrical energy needs.