Powering Sustainable Agriculture Growth: Nutlink’s Solar Irrigation and Smart Energy Storage Success

 

 

 South Africa                      Farm                     March, 2024       

87kWp Solar Panels + 37kW Water Pump + 50kW Hybrid Inverter + 100kWh BESS Project

Project Background

Nutlink, a renowned export farm in Africa, specializes in growing pecan trees in South Africa. With over 5,000 pecan trees and more than 100 containers of annual exports, irrigation is crucial for crop health. However, South Africa’s dry climate and frequent power outages posed a major challenge. In 2022, over 1,900 hours of blackouts led to a 65% drop in pecan yield, severely impacting operations.

To overcome this, SAJ’s solar water pumping system and smart solar energy storage system was introduced, ensuring a reliable water supply for irrigation. The project integrates 87kWp solar panels, a 50kW hybrid inverter, a 100kWh all-in-one battery energy storage system (BESS), a 37kW water pump, and a 15kW residential load—creating a self-sufficient energy solution for the farm.

Project Benefits

Nutlink’s adoption of SAJ's solar-powered irrigation and its CHS2 Series C&I Smart Solar Storage Solution have revolutionized its farming operations, ensuring a stable, sustainable, and efficient energy supply.

Key Benefits:

Reliable Irrigation & Increased Yield

  1. · Secured a successful 2024 harvest despite power shortages.
  2. · Supplies 2,800+ cubic meters of water per week, operating 7 days a week.

Uninterrupted Power Supply

  1. · Ensures continuous operation for de-shelling, drying, and packaging.
  2. · Including 50% more photovoltaic modules than the industry average.
  3. · Supports simultaneous power supply and battery charging, reducing grid dependence.

Sustainable Energy & Carbon Reduction

  1. · 10MWh+ annual solar generation, powering all household appliances.
  2. · Reduced 80+ tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to planting 120+ trees.

Join the Future of Smart Farming!

SAJ C&I Solar Storage System has not only secured Nutlink’s harvest but also paved the way for a sustainable and efficient agricultural model. Embrace clean energy, maximize productivity, and build a greener future. Invest in smart solar solutions today!