DHYBRID and Block power, the two Off-grid suppliers have carried out an environment friendly, independent renewable energy supply for the Cheetah Plains Lodge, situated in the world-famous Kruger National Park in South Africa.
The system includes three solar plants with 895 photovoltaic (PV) modules in total and a one-megawatt hour lithium-ion battery storage system.
Moreover the new and quiet energy supply, the lodge uses custom-engineered electric vehicles for its safaris. A separate greywater recycling system, along with a sewage treatment plant, has been installed on the property to minimise water intake and environmental impact.
A diesel generator, linked with the microgrid, is present for use during low irradiation periods to support the storage system. DHYBRID’s Universal Power Platform (UPP) oversees and controls all the components in the system and therefore provides a reliable energy supply at any time.
Cheetah Plains' proprietor, Japie van Niekerk, said: “We have collaborated with some of the world’s pre-eminent minds in the renewable energy field to supply clean energy solutions that drive both our hospitality and safari experiences here at Cheetah Plains.”