Commercial Solar Power Systems
Powersmart Solar employs highly experienced PV system designers and project managers with international experience in large systems and complex solar projects. We actively respond to international tenders for solar power systems and can help project developers right from concept to final commissioning. On this page we feature our current large scale projects and will update each one with information as they progress.
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Tokelau - The world’s first solar powered nation
The South Pacific nation of Tokelau will soon become the first country in the world to have all its electricity needs met by solar power. Tokelau is made up of three tropical atolls (Fakaofo, Nukunonu, and Atafu) in the South Pacific Ocean. The atolls have a total land area of 10km² and a population of approximately 1,500 people.
Powersmart Solar has recently signed on as the lead contractor for the Tokelau Renewable Energy Project. Starting in April 2012, the project will replace the diesel electricity systems currently operating on each of the islands with solar power systems and battery storage. The solar power systems will enable Tokelau to be the first country to meet 100% of their climate change obligations as well as the first 100% solar powered nation on earth.
At present the diesel generators burn around 200 litres of fuel daily and provide only 15-18 hours of electricity each day. The installation of 4,032 solar panels (one megawatt of solar) and batteries across the three atolls will eliminate diesel fuel use and provide consistent high quality electricity. The original tender specification called for the solar systems to supply 90% of Tokelau’s electricity demand. Through creative design, project management methodology, and sheer scale Powersmart Solar will be installing solar systems capable of providing 150% of current electricity demand allowing the Tokelauans to expand their electricity use without increasing diesel use.
Powersmart Solar is uniquely experienced in designing solar power systems for harsh and remote environments and has taken special care to design a robust system suitable for tropical atolls. The system is designed with respect to the high ambient temperatures, salt-laden air, and risk of cyclones and/or flooding.
For this high-profile project, Powersmart Solar has partnered with the highly regarded energy consulting firm IT Power. Through this partnership Powersmart has access to IT Power’s extensive experience of over ten years of successfully delivering renewable energy projects in the Pacific region.
Watch this space as we will be posting pictures and news of these beautiful islands and people as the project gets underway in early 2012.
Tokelau Standalone Power System (Nukunonu Atoll)
Concept design for a standalone power system on Nukunonu Atoll.
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Pacific micro-state switches entirely to renewable energy - The Guardian