The 150 kW photovoltaic system which is combined with an efficient Qinous 332 kWh lithium Ion energy storage system is now operating. The solar-plus-battery storage system will significantly reduce energy cost and ensure a sustainable operation of Chobe Water Villas, a remote Namibian Lodge. The boutique lodge is owned and operated by O&L Leisure Hotels & Lodges which is in turn part of the Olthaver & List Group.
Green technology for the African hospitality industry
With the completion of the innovative solar-plus-battery storage system, CRONIMET Mining Power Solutions and O&L Leisure underline their role as first movers for green technology within the African hospitality industry. Recent projects at Mokuti Etosha Lodge and Midgard Country Estate, where luxury lodges are powered by solar plants, have created new dynamism in this sector.
Cronimet is the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) provider and further provides through its JV company OLC Energy Services the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services to the combined solar and storage facility. OLC Mokuti Solar Energy, a joint venture of O&L Energy and CRONIMET Mining Power Solutions GmbH, operates the plant as the Independent Power Producer (IPP).
To date, Cronimet has completed, is constructing, was awarded or has achieved pre-financial close on 11 African projects representing more than 36 MW of power and has a development pipeline consisting more than 270 MW of utility scale, solar PV-diesel hybrid and rural mini-grid projects. (HCN)
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https://www.pveurope.eu/News/Solar-Generator/Engie-expanding-solar-mini-grids-in-Africa
https://www.pveurope.eu/solar-storage/mini-grids-become-huge-energy-storage-market
