By: Lesego Kgatle
With South Africa warming up twice the global rate and emitting the highest levels of carbon emissions in Africa, this region is in need of change. Although there are gaps in the climate health of the region, factors such as an increase by 350% in rooftop solar capacity from June 2022 – June 2023, show a growth in climate initiatives. The 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development, drafted by the United Nations in 2015 is a blueprint for the prosperity of sustainable development goals. “One of the goals of the agenda is to have access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. This underpins what Sungrow is all about and their key focus”. Sungrow is looking to expand their global presence in South Africa and their new 3-phase inverters are exactly what South Africa needs.
Sungrow’s Channel Business Director
Ezzat Sankari, Dubai-based Channel Business Director, explains the impact and benefits of Sungrow in South Africa and introduces the three-phase inverters. Sungrow’s home energy solution is a “beacon of reliability and resilience in the face of those challenges…” and is there to “… illuminate South Africa’s energy future”. With operations standing in more than 170 countries, Sungrow has deployed over 405 gigawatts global and is the leading PVD installer.
Recent achievements of Sungrow Power include securing the number 12 spot on the 2023 Fortune 50 list and being recognized by safety and security at Firexpo in 2023. Additionally, Sungrow “won the world’s first IF Design Award in the utility-scale energy storage system”. “The goals for 2024 include “doubling up on innovation, customer centricity and market expansion.”
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Sungrow Energy Solution
Sungrow Power caters for smaller commercials like warehouses, restaurants and larger properties.
What Sungrow Power has:
- A continuous operation, consisting of a 10 millisecond change over time ensuring that you will have endless power supply when the grid fails.
- Great battery capability. Sungrow inverters have 100% depth of discharge capability and 6000 cycles compared to competitors with them having 80% depth of discharge and 4000 cycles.
- Inverter monitoring provided by the iSolarCloud app.
- Battery protection supplying inverters with Ip55 level protection. You can install it outside as it’s weatherproof and coastal region friendly.
- Certification for installation complying with IEC and SGBS standards.
- Proper maintenance. There is easy swappable invertor capability in the case of a failed invertor.
- Service agreement: WhatsApp 24/7 for remote assistance. 5-year warranty on 3-phase inventor and 10-year warranty on the battery.
- The company policy is to replace and not repair faulty inverters which is a great initiative.
The 3-phase Inverter
“I am honored to unveil Sungrow’s 3-phase energy solution. This innovative product represents a leap forward in our mission, offering a dynamic blend of cutting-edge technology and environmental leadership. Together, let’s ignite change embrace a cleaner tomorrow for Africa”.
The 3-Phase Inverter has the following benefits:
- Powerful: The SH15-25T with SBR offers high power output, and inverters are capable of high-power running appliances that such as HVAC units and pool pumps even during grid outages.
- Independent: Ensuring inverter reliability, providing true independence from alteration in the external network. Independent of climate conditions, the consistent power supply from Sungrow’s solution is reliable.
- Greater Efficiency: Inverters have three MPPTs enhanced for South African roof orientations, which increase energy production and working hours.
- Increased safety: With the correct certification of installation, Sungrow ensures compliance and reliability. There are also robust safety measures that take place to put together the inverters.
- Increase in smart home capabilities: The iSolarCloud app allows you to stay in control of energy consumption. It provides you with real-time data on power consumption and enhances energy management.
- Wider range of flexibility: Sungrow inverters have battery and easy system expansion options, which allow for energy change.
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