Zimbabwe Poultry Farm
Solar + ESS Hybrid Project
2MW Solar PV | 4MWh ESS | 2MW PCS | Diesel Hybrid Backup
2MW
Solar PV
4MW
ESS
2MW
PCS
24/7
Reliable Power
Project Overview
A scalable Solar + ESS hybrid system designed to reduce diesel consumption and ensure reliable 24/7 operation for a large poultry farm in Zimbabwe.
- Location: Zimbabwe
- Industry: Poultry Farming
- Applications: Solar+ ESS hybrid system
- Solar PV: 2MW
- ESS Capacity: 4MWh
- PCS: 2MW
- Backup: Diesel Generator
Project Results
- Reduced diesel consumption by 70%
- Improved power reliability
- Stable 24/7 farm operation
- Ready for future expansion
Customer Challenges
High Diesel
Consumption
Heavy dependence on diesel
generators increased fuel
and maintenance costs.
Rising Energy
Costs
Fuel price volatility
increased overall farm
operating expenses.
Reliable Power
Requirement
Ventilation and feeding
systems required
uninterrupted operation.
Future Expansion
Needs
Scalable energy systems
were needed to support
future farm growth.
Voltnowa Solution
A phased Solar + ESS deployment strategy that minimized investment risk whileallowing future expansion.
Why the Customer Expanded?
The customer already operated a
1MW grid-tied solar PV system. After adding the first 2MWh ESS container, energy utilization and power reliability improved significantly.
The successful operation encouraged the customer to deploy a second identical Solar + ESS system, doubling both solar generation and storage capacity.
Phase 0 – Existing System
1MW Grid-Tied Solar PV. The customer already operated a 1MW solar system but had limited energy utilization
after sunset.
Phase 1 – Solar Power+
20FT Container 2MWh ESS
1MW PCS Built-in: Added energy storage to
capture excess solar energy
and reduce diesel usage.
Successful Operation
Reliable operation and improved energy savings
validated the solution.
Phase 2 Expansion
Additional 1MW Solar PV+ 2MWh AIO ESS
Expanded the system to meet
growing energy demand.
Final Configuration
20FT Container, 2MWh ESS, 1MW PCS Built-in
24/7 reliable power with
significantly reduced
diesel consumption.
System Architecture
2MW Solar PV
4MWh ESS
AC Distribution
Poultry Farm Loads
Diesel Backup
Key Benefits
- Reduced Diesel Consumption
- Lower Electricity Costs
- Improved Solar Utilization
- Reliable 24/7 Operation
- Scalable Expansion
- Better ROI
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