Moving towards a more sustainable agricultural sector.
Agriculture is seen as a growth sector for the Botswana economy. The Maruleng farms are a part of a large cattle finishing facility supported by three large estates located in the Western Sandveld region. The farm group has four ground-mounted systems totaling 39.2 kWp, one with storage installed to supply power for the total farm’s night-time needs.
REPORTABLE PROJECT IMPACT
- The ground-mounted solar plant will provide an annual production of 12,436 kWh per annum.
- This project will displace 139,500kg of carbon dioxide over the lifetime of the technology.
- Displaced P260,000 per year of fossil fuel energy costs.
- Expected to have a return on investment of under 4 years.
TECHNOLOGIES USED
- PV Modules – 108 Canadian Solar, 325w/144V mono crystalline solar panels.
- Inverters/VFD – 1 – Danfoss Danish manufactured unit.
- Smart meters, control units, and data loggers.
- Mounting structure – Axial of Spain.