Size: 7 kW Solar Power Plant
Components:
Phase 1: UTL 3KVA/48V inverter, Vikram 330 Wp solar panels (9), GEL type solar batteries (8), flat roof panel mounting structure
Phase 2: UTL 5KVA/48V Gamma, Waaree 335 Wp Polycrystalline solar panels (12), GEL type solar batteries (24), full rail metal roof structure
Completion date: Phase 1: December 2019 and Phase 2: December 2020
The Verna Industrial Estate houses a manufacturing facility of the Indian arm of a French Pharmaceutical company. The renowned multinational pharmaceutical giant is globally recognized for its healthcare solutions with a core focus on vaccines, general medicines, and specialty care. It ranks among the top pharma companies globally and has been also enlisted in the Fortune 500 list.
Initially, the facility was fully connected to the grid. But the client wanted some mission-critical equipment to run 24/7 throughout the year without any power snags. SUN360 designed & commissioned an off-grid solar power plant to power the security cabin and the street lights to ensure seamless supply during power outages.
Nine 330 Wp Vikram solar panels were set up on a flat roof. These panels were connected to a highly efficient UTL inverter with a robust design. Over eight GEL-type batteries store the energy generated by the sun. GEL-type batteries have a gel electrolyte rather than a liquid electrolyte. The gel electrolyte is a thick, viscous substance that suspends the sulfuric acid in a silica-based gel, making it less likely to leak or spill. Since they are composed of GEL, these batteries require low maintenance, create minimum fumes further, and are leakproof. These qualities allow them to be installed anywhere, even in the remotest of places. Eventually, the project was upgraded to power cameras and other security equipment.
During the first phase, the solar power plant could provide a 12-hour backup for ten surface lights with a load of 180 W and six tube lights with a load of 216 W. The solar power system also offered a 6-hour backup to the LED signage having a load of 200 W. In the second phase, the plant was upgraded to provide a 12-hour backup for a 648 W load of street lights.
The facility installed a powerful 7 kW off-grid solar power plant in two phases. The solar plant has made the security cabin independent, allowing the people working in the cabin to operate more efficiently and productively. This has not only resulted in cost savings but has also created a positive environmental impact. Moreover, the low maintenance cost of the solar power system ensures that the security system runs smoothly without any interruptions, providing enhanced safety and security to the facility and its occupants.
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