Our commissioned and ongoing Solar PV projects
192 Solar Panels
Vogelfontein is a 80 ha citrus farm in the Cederberg. The main reason to go solar is to reduce electricity costs during day time when irrigation pumps run.
Location: Ceres
Capacity: 78.7 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Canadian Solar
Savings: 25%
% of energy usage covered by solar: 60%
Commissioned: January 2021
124 Solar Panels
HDK properties Head Quarter, Retail and Student accommodation. As a leading Stellenbosch developer, HDK has the ambition to go solar.
Location: Stellenbosch
Capacity: 51.06 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Canadian Solar
Savings: 50%
% of energy usage covered by solar: 65%
Commissioned: December 2020
84 Solar Panels
HDK had solar and a battery installed to reduce costs as solar energy can now be stored for later consumption when sunlight is unavailable. The storage reduces their carbon footprint and allows students to continue with online classes when it’s load-shedding.
Location: Stellenbosch
Capacity: 34,4 kW
Batteries: 3 x 5.2 kWh
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Canadian Solar
% of energy usage covered by solar: 55%
Commissioned: November 2020
54 Solar Panels
Student accommodation. HDK decided to install solar and back up for cost savings, reducing the carbon footprint and with the battery backup mitigating load shedding so students can carry on with following online classes.
Location: Stellenbosch
Capacity: 19,4 kW
Batteries: 3 x 5.2 kWh
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: IBC Solar
% of energy usage covered by solar: 50%
Commissioned: November 2020
884 Solar Panels
This iconic Capetonian wine farm decided to go solar, covering the cellar with Solar panels. The main reason is softening the rising electricity costs.
Location: Kuilsriver, Cape Town
Capacity: 313,8 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Jinko Solar
Savings: 45%
Commissioned: May 2021
122 Solar Panels
Hydroponic farm that grows lettuce varieties for various South African retailers. In addition to cost savings in water pump running costs, Cultura Fresh and their investors want to reduce the CO2 footprint in line with customer policies.
Location: Klapmuts, Western Cape
Capacity: 50 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Canadian Solar
Commissioned: June 2021
380 Solar Panels
Phase 1 of installation PV at this multi-crop farm will consist of a 150 kWp installation at the packstore.
Location: Piketberg
Capacity: 150,1 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Trina Solar
Commissioned: June 2021
305 Solar Panels
This tulip farm is one of only two in the country and the only one that produces flowers throughout the year. As leading supplier to the major retailers, Bloomia has the ambition to cut water consumption and carbon emissions.
Location: Rawsonville
Capacity: 120,5 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Trina Solar
Savings: 10%
% of energy usage covered by solar: 40%
Commissioned: June 2021
1530 Solar Panels
Limpopo Dairy decided to install a 543 kW Ground-Mounted System to reduce both energy costs and carbon footprint, being one of Woolworths suppliers. (Work in progress)
Location: Louis Trichardt
Capacity: 543,2 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Jinko Solar
Savings: 15%
% of energy usage covered by solar: 30%
Commissioned: June 2021
Creation Wines is known for its passion and creativity in producing the highest quality of Wines! But not only are they great winemakers, they are also committed to the sustainability of the environment, where Soly plays a role.
Location: Hermanus
Capacity: 90 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Canadian Solar
Savings: 25%
% of energy usage covered by solar: 60%
Commissioned: August 2022
244 Solar Panels
Citrus farm.
Location: Piketberg
Capacity: 86,6 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Jinko Solar
Commissioned: June 2021
144 Solar Panels
Citrus farm.
Location: Piketberg
Capacity: 51,1 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Jinko Solar
Commissioned: May 2021
35 Solar Panels
The Dutch Government is a strong advocate of renewable energy in the fight against climate change. They now practice what they preach with installing Solar PV on one of Cape Town’s oldest historic buildings.
Location: Cape Town
Capacity: 12,4 kW
Solution: Purchase
Brand solar panel: Jinko Solar
Commissioned: June 2021
116 Solar Panels
Being able to rely on a stable energy supply makes a huge difference for schools.
We spoke to the School Principal: “At Sentraal High School, we pride ourselves in education and want to provide to our students the best. Which includes a continuous electricity supply, in recent months loadshedding has been a challenge for exam time and created pressure on our students. Especially those who write computer based exams. We want to eliminate the stress of not knowing when we won’t have electricity.”
Location: Beaufort Wes
Capacity: 60 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: JA Solar
Commissioned: November 2021
206 Solar Panels
RealIPM South Africa supports the agriculture sector by integrating pest management. Solar energy will will assist them in their energy consumption.
Location: Grabouw
Capacity: 75 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Canadian Solar
Commissioned: July 2021
71 Solar Panels
Sheep Farm Bokvlei decided to use the power of the sun to save on electricity costs. The farm is like a little oasis in the desert.
Location: Karoo
Capacity: 35,6 kW
Solution: Lease
Brand solar panel: Canadian Solar
Commissioned: November 2021
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