South Africa based company SolarAfrica on February 28th,
2017 announced the official handover of a 991 kWp solar photovoltaic
(PV) hybrid system developed for Kenya’s largest salt producer,
Krystalline Salt Limited.
The solar energy system is expected to
generate approximately 1.6 gigawatt-hours of solar power per year,
saving Krystalline around 22% of their electricity costs.
SolarAfrica partnered with SMA Sunbelt and Kenyan
based installation partners, Harmonic Systems to construct and execute
the project.
“Advanced technology ensures the effective
integration of the SMA Fuel Save Controller with the PV system, grid
electricity and diesel generators allowing for complete utilisation of
solar power for the factory,” reads the press release.
The system will reduce approximately 24 000 litres of diesel each year.
“Even while constructing the factory, we had planned
space for a PV system to reduce our carbon footprint and the amount of
electricity generated with diesel generators,” says Deepak Patel,
Managing Director of Krystalline Salt Limited.
“I am very happy that the PV Hybrid System entered
operation ahead of schedule and we can save 22% of our annual
electricity costs in the future thanks.source: http://www.solarserver.com
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