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Unit 47, Fifth Floor, Plot 145, Lakeview Terrace,
Gaborone International Finance Park

(+267) 2404895/3907068
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Unit 47, Fifth Floor, Plot 145, Lakeview Terrace,
Gaborone International Finance Park

(+267) 2404895/3907068
Call Us for Enquiry

WDM Botswana (Pty)Ltd

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DESCRIPTION

The mining sector is a significant part of the Botswana economy and the largest energy consumer. Downstream, in the value chain, the diamond cutting and polishing sector is driving the industry shift to a cleaner energy mix. The client WDM Botswana (Pty) Ltd, part of the global Constell Group, has several Botswana facilities. WDM Botswana (Pty) Ltd has significantly diversified its energy mix at two of its facilities. The client WDM Botswana (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Constell Group provides diamond cutting and polishing services.

This project consists of two roof-mounted solar power plants totaling 114 kWp.

PROJECT IMPACT

REPORTABLE PROJECT IMPACT

  • The two solar power plants produce an annual production of 220,720 kWh per annum.
  • This will displace 330,000kg of carbon dioxide over the lifetime of the technology.
  • Estimated savings of $441,440 (P6,088,826.06) per year of imported energy.
  • Optimized to export at least 22,000kWh of clean energy to the grid per annum.
  • Expected to have a return on investment of 4 years.
  • The project has been accepted into the BPC/Power Africa Rooftop Solar program.
  • Compliance with the Responsible Jewellery Council environmental policy.

TECHNOLOGIES USED

TECHNOLOGIES USED

  • PV Modules – 254 AXIPREMIUM XL HC
    AC- 450w/144V mono-crystalline manufactured in German
  • Inverters – two SMA German manufactured units.
  • Smart meters, control units, and data loggers by SMA.
  • Mounting structure – K2 from Germany.