Shopping mall uses off-grid solar container with 120kW

Why do shopping malls need solar energy?

Solar energy for shopping malls has abundant benefits for both the shopping mall and the local community. Occupying large spaces around the city, shopping malls consume enormous amounts of electricity, going off grid and installing solar energy solutions is not only a benefit during the current energy crisis but also long term.

Can a rooftop solar system carry a mall's full load?

“The rooftop solar system can carry the mall’s full load during the day, and the BESS is sized to ensure autonomy during load shedding and even unexpected grid failures using smart load management and diesel generation,” said Charl du Plessis from EP Power.

Why do South Africa's shopping malls use solar panels?

In South Africa, where much of the power produced is from fossil fuels, installing solar panels and going green promoted an eco-friendly business. Solar panels guarantee free electricity for up to 25 years if well maintained. By transitioning to solar energy, shopping malls play a pivotal role in reducing the city’s carbon footprint.

Does Eastgate Shopping Centre in Germiston have solar panels?

Eastgate Shopping Centre in Germiston, Ekurhuleni, is set to have the latest registered rooftop solar installation in the country, with the mall having close to 13,675 solar panels, equating to roughly 35.04% of the energy required to run the mall’s daily load.